MS Dhoni's vintage performance led Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Dhoni's unbeaten 26, along with Shivam Dube's 43*, secured the win, ending CSK's losing streak. It was Dhoni’s 16th Player of the Match award as captain, coming after a long gap of 2175 days — nearly six years.
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