MI vs CSK in pics: MS Dhoni finishes off in style

The great M S Dhoni turned back the clock to script a three wicket victory for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Thursday, following a heart-stopping finish that saw him hit a four off the last ball of the game. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Dhoni (28 not out off 13) batted like the finisher of his hey days to help CSK get the required 17 runs off the final over to win their second game of the season and extend Mumbai Indians winless streak this season to seven games. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Dhoni smashed a six and four off third and fourth ball off Jaydev Unadkat before maintaining his calm to put one past short-fine leg for the match-winning boundary, leaving the bowler and the rest of his Mumbai teammates shattered. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Robin Uthappa of Chennai Super Kings plays a shot during match 33 of Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Superkings, at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Thursday, April 21, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

CSK were up against it with 48 runs off the last 24 balls and four wickets in hand but Dhoni with the help of Dwaine Pretorius (22 off 14 balls) ensured his team got over the line in an absolute humdinger. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Ambati Rayudu of the Chennai Superkings and Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians during match 33 of Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Superkings, at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Thursday, April 21, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Dwayne Bravo of the Chennai Superkings celebrates the wicket of Daniel Sams of Mumbai Indians during match 33 of Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Superkings, at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Thursday, April 21, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

With seven losses in as many games, Mumbai Indians will need a miracle to come back from this position while it was a much needed win for CSK who too are looking for consistency after enduring a poor start to the season.(Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Then Tilak and debutant Hrithik Shokeen (25), tried to rally the innings, but managed to add only 41 runs for the fifth wicket. The duo was brutal on Ravindra Jadeja (0/30), who bled 13 runs in the 11th over, with Varma hitting a six with a slog-sweep. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Mumbai lost half their side for 85. Shokeen, who had three boundaries, top-edged a Dwayne Bravo (2/36) short-ball only to be caught at Robin Uthappa at mid-on. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)