Ravindra Jadeja grabs his own skipper MS Dhoni’s catch, celebrates cheekily during PBKS clash

Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni shared a touching moment during Dhoni’s brief appearance in the match against the Punjab Kings.

New Delhi: During an IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, MS Dhoni hit a spectacular one-handed six. The ball landed just outside the boundary, where Ravindra Jadeja casually caught it near the CSK dressing room. This unusual event created a memorable moment between teammates.

With the score at 172 for 5 after 17.4 overs, MS Dhoni’s arrival at the crease generated immediate excitement from the spectators. He began his innings with a boundary, further energizing the crowd. In response, Punjab Kings introduced Yuzvendra Chahal, aiming to capitalize on Dhoni’s known vulnerability against spin bowling.

Even if you are Dhoni… When Sir Jadeja takes your catch, You are Out… pic.twitter.com/Ua5kiFB5ph

— Saiman (@Jixo780) April 30, 2025

Dhoni hit a one-handed six off Chahal’s first ball, eliciting a strong reaction from the crowd. However, Jadeja’s actions overshadowed the moment.

A ball landed near the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dugout. Ravindra Jadeja, relaxed and seated, effortlessly caught the ball and playfully raised it, eliciting amusement from teammates and spectators. This brief moment was widely shared online, showcasing the friendly relationship between these two key CSK players.

Despite an initial celebratory moment, Chahal, the league’s most successful bowler, quickly regained control. He subsequently dismissed Dhoni, ending Dhoni’s brief but impactful innings of 11 runs from four balls, which included a boundary and a memorable six.

Yuzvendra Chahal bowled a remarkable hat-trick in his second IPL hat-trick performance, taking four wickets for 32 runs in just three overs. This impressive spell restricted Chennai Super Kings to 190 runs in 19.1 overs, despite a strong start to their innings.