CSK vs MI | Twitter reacts to Nathan Ellis’ desperate lbw plea rewarded by ‘Dhoni Review System’

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ByArijit Kundu, SportsCafe Editor

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Even the cricket laws change over time but when it comes to taking DRS calls, MS Dhoni’s strategic calls seldom fail. The doubleheaders of the 2025 Indian Premier League kicked off in a similar manner as the former Indian captain’s nod helped Nathan Ellis earn a hard-earned wicket.

The crucial toss of the eyeball-grabbing encounter between Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings was won by the latter and Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to field first. With Khaleel Ahmed donning the new ball and Noor Ahmad wreaking havoc on the middle over, the decision seemed to be a success. The Mumbai side was struggling at 120/7 when Nathan Ellis returned in the slog overs phase and earned a wicket, courtesy of a successful review with Dhoni’s assistance.

The last ball of the 18th over was a length delivery straight at the stumps that Santner failed to whip and got a thud on the thigh pad after being beaten on the inside edge. As a result, the bowler pleaded for an lbw desperately but the onfield decision wasn’t convincing enough. This is when captain Ruturaj Gaiwkad and Ellis asked for Dhoni’s suggestion who smirked and asked to go upstairs. Without a surprise, the ball which could’ve cleared missed the stumps due to height on a pace-friendly track, went on to hit the stumps after two reds on ball tracking. As a result, Ellis earned his first scalp of the season in ‘Yellow’, leaving the Twitterverse in guffaws.

What a call!

Wicket!

Got him!

Yes!

Good delivery!

Moment!

Csk!

yes!

Cool!

True!

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