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'MS Dhoni And The Reserve Day' Bring Back Scary Memories Of 2019 World Cup Semi-Final

Published - 29-MAY-2023 5:59 IST | Updated - 14-APR-2024 21:14 IST

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The IPL 2023 final could not be held on the reserve day after being played on Sunday due to incessant rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Fans turned up in anticipation of seeing MS Dhoni lift the IPL trophy for the 5th time in his career with Chennai Super Kings but had to return home disappointed. Although Dhoni's team will take on Gujarat Titans on Monday, the prospect of Dhoni playing on the 'reserve day' brought back some eerie memories.

The semi-final of the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup between India and New Zealand when the match had to be shifted to a 'reserve day' due to rain on the scheduled day. The skies were overcast as New Zealand pacers, especially Matt Henry, put India on the backfoot early on.

The match also saw Dhoni, India's last hope, being run out by Martin Guptill, giving the Kiwis an 18-run win. The match proved to be Dhoni's last match in the Indian jersey, with the former captain deciding to retire from international cricket a few months later.

Seeing the final of IPL 2023 also going to reserve day, fans fear that this will be the last time they will see Dhoni batting in IPL as well.
 

2023-05-29