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As the game neared the end, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni suffered a freak injury. The 41-year-old in the process of saving a boundary as GT chased the target of 178.

 

On the second delivery of the 19th over, MS Dhoni who was behind the wickets, dived full length towards his right to save a boundary. In this process, he suffered some cramps and was left with pain.

 

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However, the physio was quick to check on their skipper but with Gujarat Titans being firm in the middle, chased the total in the next seven deliveries.


Talking about the match, Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first after winning the toss. The Hardik Pandya-led side restricted the MS Dhoni & Co. under 200 on the back of quick wickets by Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph. The side then chased the target in 19.2 overs with Shubman Gill scoring 36-ball 63. The Gujarat Titans then beat the Chennai Super Kings for the third consecutive time in IPL by 5 wickets.