Dhoni finished off CSK's innings in style with three consecutive sixes

At 42 years old, MS Dhoni has been conserving his energy for the late-overs dash in IPL 2024. His team-mates and fans alike were rewarded for their patience at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, where he played four balls in the 20th over and finished with a strike rate of 500. Here is how ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary described the action.

At 19.1, Hardik bowled a wide delivery outside off stump.

Mitchell attempted to cut the ball and find the gap at deep point, but missed. Wide signalled, Hardik reviews, but replays confirm it was well outside the marker with the batter not attempt to move around the crease. The wide stands.

19.1, 4, Hardik to Mitchell, FOUR runs.

Heaved down the ground, beating Nabi running around from long-on! Brute force.

19.2, Hardik to Mitchell, 1 wide.

Spears it wide outside off in anticipation of the batter moving around, resulting in another wide. Challenged once again, I wonder why.

At 19.2, Hardik bowls to Mitchell,

who is muscled to long-on where Nabi takes an excellent catch on the move. Mitchell stood on off stump and attempted to swing cleanly into the leg side, striking the ball well but failing to achieve the necessary elevation.

The spectators' noise levels increased by a second as they applauded a legend, MS Dhoni, who was entering the field. Wankhede roared. The noise level has significantly increased as MS Dhoni hits two consecutive sixes off Hardik's deliveries.

These shots showcase Dhoni's exceptional batting skills.

The first one was hit over long-off and the second one was smacked over long-on. Hardik bowled a length ball and Dhoni hit it powerfully across the line. The shot was flat and impressive.

19.5, 6, Hardik to Dhoni, SIX runs. Dhoni hits his third consecutive six!

 Hardik aimed for a yorker but ended up delivering a full toss on leg stump, which Dhoni effortlessly swatted over square leg. His bat speed was tremendous.

19.6, Hardik to Dhoni, 2 runs.

Attempting to hit the slower delivery across the line, the batsman gets an inside edge that narrowly misses the stumps. The wicketkeeper manages to stop the ball but concedes a second run. The match ends in a sensational finish!