Table of Contents
In a stunning display of athleticism and agility, 42-year-old cricketing legend MS Dhoni left fans in awe with a breathtaking catch during Match 07 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Despite his retirement from international cricket, Dhoni continues to mesmerize cricket enthusiasts with his exceptional skills, this time on display during the clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
The unforgettable moment
CSK’s Daryl Mitchell delivered a well-pitched ball to GT’s Vijay Shankar, who attempted a straight drive but only managed to edge the delivery. In a split-second reaction, Dhoni, stationed behind the stumps, lunged to his right, defying age with his lightning reflexes, and plucked the ball out of thin air, sending Shankar back to the pavilion. The crowd at the Chepauk stadium erupted in joy witnessing Dhoni’s age-defying brilliance on the field.
Here is the video:
𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗦𝗗 😎
An excellent diving grab behind the stumps and the home crowd e🌳rupts in joy💛
Head to and to watch the match LIVE |
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Also READ: Fans salute Sameer Rizvi for his grand arrival in I▨PL 2024 with 2 sixes off Rashid Khan during CSK vs GT cꦆlash
Social Media Abuzz
Following Dhoni’s extraordinary catch, social media platforms were flooded with praises for the cricketing maestro. Fans from around the world took to Twitter to express their admiration for Dhoni’s exceptional fitness and unparalleled skills even at this stage of his career.
2.27m stretch in MS Dhoni's catch.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
WHAT A CATCH BY 42 YEAR OLD MS DHONI.
– DHONI, THE GREATEST…!!!!! 🐐
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Daryl Mitchell Strikes 💛🥵 Diving Catch By MS Dhoni At The ☂Age of 43 🥵
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
From struggling with his knee in 2023 to taking the CATCH OF THE CENTURY IN 2024, MS DHONI you beaut𓄧yy 💛💛
— Arnav (@Dhoniesque_)
From struggling with his knee in 2023 to 🎶taking the CATCH OF THE CENTURY IN 2024, MS DHONI you be𒈔autyy 💛💛
— Arnav (@Dhoniesque_)
WHAT A CATCH THALA
Ms Dhoni told today he🐻 is noꦇt 42 years old but reverse of it🔥
— 𝙼𝚛.𝚅𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊 (@Shivayaaah)
That’s a magnificent catch by MS Dhoni.
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom)
MAHI MAHI MAHI! 42 YEARS YOUNG MS DHONI 🔥🔥🔥
WHAT A WORLD CLASS CATCH BY HIM 💛
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
42 year old MS Dhoni with𒈔 a s��tunning full streched diving catch 🔥
Showing why he's still the greatest wicket keeper 💛
— 𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐘 🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@Sivy_KW578)
What a catch by 💥 at 43 Years 🔥
— Braj Shyam Maurya (@brijshyam8)
What A Catch! Fitness level of ms d✤honi at the age of 42 is unreal
— 𝕏⁷ (@pratikxlucifer)
WHAT A CATCH only ms d🌠honi fa🐼ns are allowed to like this tweet
— X (@MSDADDIC)
WHAT A CATCH only 🎃ms dhoni fans are allowed to like this tweet
— X (@MSDADDIC)
2.27 meter stretch in dhoni's catch ..!! |
— Haroon Mustafa (@CRICFOOTHAROON)
MS Dhoni: A living legend
As Dhoni continues to rewrite the narrative of age and performance in cricket, his contribution to the sport remains un🌞paralleled. His commitment to excellence and unmatched dedication serve as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers worldwide.