MS Dhoni, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter, is all set to don the Chennai Super Kings jersey once again in IPL 2025. The 43-year-old cricketer was retained by the Chennai-based franchise for Rs 4 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, ensuring his presence in the tournament for yet another season. After a gap of more than 10 months, he will make his much-anticipated return to competitive cricket on Sunday, March 23, when CSK faces off against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in the third match of the season.
Playing at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in CSK’s first match of the season, Dhoni has the opportunity to etch his name further into the record books. If he manages to score at least 19 runs, he will surpass Suresh Raina and become the leading run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in IPL history. Raina, who was an integral part of CSK for 12 years, played 176 matches and amassed 4687 runs. Dhoni, who has been the backbone of the franchise since its inception, has accumulated 4669 runs in 234 IPL matches for CSK and is just a few runs away from overtaking Raina’s long-standing record.
With fans eagerly awaiting his return, MS Dhoni’s presence on the field promises to bring excitement and nostalgia, as he looks to guide CSK to another successful season while scripting yet another milestone in his illustrious career.
