WATCH: Intruder breaches Narendra Modi Stadium to touch MS Dhoni's feet

The incident happened during the final over of the GT vs CSK match. 
 By Chandra Moulee Das Updated: May 11, 2024, 03:23 IST
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During the recent Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni's greatness and influence once again came to the fore as a fan breached the security and ran into the field the meet Thala. 

MS Dhoni entered the field to bat during the death overs. However, there was a brief interruption as a spectator breached the boundary to approach Dhoni during the crucial final over.

The incident happened during the final over of the match bowled by Rashid Khan. After a couple of sixes towards deep mid-wicket and deep square leg, the individual trespassed onto the field in an attempt to touch Dhoni's feet.

This unexpected incident caught the 42-year-old by surprise as the intruder dashed towards the centre of the field. However, the Chepauk security soon intervened in an effort to move him away.

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Gujarat Titans play spoilsport to CSK's playoffs qualification ambitions

Speaking about the match, Dhoni's late heroics were not enough to save the contest for CSK. Dhoni slammed a quickfire 11-ball 26 but in the end there was too much left for CSK as GT registered a convincing 35-run victory. 

Earlier, GT skipper Shubman Gill and young batting sensation Sai Sudarshan both slammed respective centuries to post a towering target of 232 runs. 

With the loss, CSK's wait for securing a playoffs spot got extended. However, the five-time champions still remain at the fourth position tied on 12 points with Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) but boasts a superior run-rate. 

On the other hand, GT climbed up to the eighth spot from the bottom position with ten points from 12 games. 

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