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Kavya Maran’s Joyous Celebration As Harshal Patel Dismisses MS Dhoni in IPL 2025
Match Overview
In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at Chepauk, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a memorable five-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match was marked by Harshal Patel’s exceptional four-wicket haul and a viral celebration moment from SRH co-owner Kavya Maran following MS Dhoni’s dismissal.
Key Moments
- Harshal Patel’s four-wicket haul dismantled CSK’s batting lineup
- MS Dhoni’s dismissal triggered Kavya Maran’s viral celebration
- Kamindu Mendis’ spectacular catch to dismiss Dewald Brevis
- SRH’s first-ever victory against CSK at Chepauk
- CSK’s playoff hopes nearly extinguished after the defeat
The Viral Celebration
The most talked-about moment of the match came in the 17th over when Harshal Patel dismissed MS Dhoni, who was caught by Abhishek Sharma. As the legendary wicketkeeper-batter walked back to the dugout, cameras captured SRH co-owner Kavya Maran’s exuberant celebration, which quickly went viral on social media platforms.
Match Analysis
SRH’s victory was built on a strong bowling performance that restricted CSK to 154 runs. Harshal Patel’s strategic bowling, mixing pace and length variations, proved particularly effective. In the chase, contributions from Ishan Kishan, Kamindu Mendis, and Nitish Kumar Reddy ensured SRH crossed the line with eight balls to spare.
Post-Match Reactions
Harshal Patel, named Player of the Match, shared his insights: “Very pleasing win. We have been trying the same in the 3-4-5 games but some of the pieces have been missing in every single game. For all of it to come together, when we need to win all our games is pretty pleasing.”
Tournament Implications
This victory marked a significant moment in IPL 2025, as SRH secured their first-ever win against CSK at Chepauk. The result also had major implications for the playoff race, with CSK’s chances nearly extinguished while SRH kept their slim hopes alive, moving up to eighth place in the standings.
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