IPL 2019 SRH vs CSK: MS Dhoni did not play due to back problems as Chennai lost by wickets to Hyderabad.
IPL 2019, SRH vs CSK: Playing without MS Dhoni for the first time since 2010, Chennai Super Kings were easliy beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match here Wednesday.
After SRH bowlers had bowled a nagging line and length to restrict CSK to 132 for five, their batsmen managed to reach the target in 16.5 overs with the loss of 4 wickets thanks to half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and David Warner.
Dhoni was rested for the game because of back spasm. Suresh Raina was handed over the captaincy for the away game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
This was only the fourth time Dhoni did not play for Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni has been in good form for Chennai Super Kings in the 2019 IPL, leading the team's run chart with 230 runs from eight matches, including two fifties.
CSK, who have won seven out of their eight matches in this Indian Premier League so far, needed another win to secure a playoff berth.
Chennai Super Kings' loss prompted many to file memes comparing the might of CSK with or without him.- here are some of the best.
1. CSK-MS Dhoni= Problems
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It's not the same without MS Dhoni in the side.
2. Without Dhoni- From Hero To Zero!
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CSK without Thala- for SRH Life Jhinga La La!
3. CSK's world turned upside down
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CSK looked a different side without their captain.
4. Chennai batting was like...
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The batting lacked the finish.
5. When you hear Dhoni is not playing
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In the end, CSK were not good enough without MS Dhoni.
6. Dhoni nai hai to namumkin hai
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The last time CSK played without Dhoni was in 2010. He played 121 successive games for CSK before missing today.
7. CSK thunder vs CSK go under
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We are not worthy of MS Dhoni-less CSK.
8. Chennai batting without MSD
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What are you going do without MS Dhoni, brother!
9. C-Yash-K
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Chennai were feeling more blue than yellow without MSD.
10. We need our champion
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CSK need their King back as soon as possible.
