CSK vs RCB Live 2025: The legendary MS Dhoni once again proved why he is regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers in cricket history. Despite being 42 years old, Dhoni’s lightning-fast stumping during the CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 match left RCB opener Phil Salt completely stunned.
The incident took place in the fifth over when Noor Ahmad bowled a sharp delivery to Salt. The ball barely reached the batsman before it was in Dhoni’s gloves. In a flash, Dhoni dislodged the bails and appealed confidently. Even though the on-field umpire was unsure, the third umpire’s replay confirmed that Salt’s foot was marginally in the air, leading to his dismissal.
CSK vs RCB Match Highlights
- CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- RCB’s Phil Salt and Virat Kohli gave a strong start, scoring 45 runs in just 4.6 overs.
- Salt smashed 32 runs off 16 balls, including 5 fours and a six, before Dhoni’s brilliance ended his innings.
- Kohli was left speechless at the non-striker’s end, witnessing yet another MSD masterclass behind the stumps.
This stumping was reminiscent of Dhoni’s famous dismissals, including the one against Suryakumar Yadav in a previous season. Fans and cricket experts once again hailed his unmatched reflexes and game awareness.
Playing XIs for CSK vs RCB
RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal. Impact Players: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.
CSK (Chennai Super Kings): Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), R. Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed. Impact Players: Shivam Dube, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Sheikh Rashid.
