MS Dhoni Impresses Not Only On The Field But Also Off It; IPL Viewership Peaks During CSK Skipper’s Batting.

Dhoni also accomplished a rare feat, as his two sixes not only played an important role in the match’s outcome, but also had the highest viewership on Jio Cinema, the official digital broadcasters of IPL 2023.
When Dhoni was at the crease against LSG, Jio Cinema recorded 1.7 crore viewers, the highest of the season so far. Dhoni broke his own record with this, as Jio Cinema had previously reached 1.6 crore during his batting against Gujarat Titans in the season opener.
In the match, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, and Moeen Ali starred for Chennai Super Kings in their opening home match of the ongoing IPL in Chennai on Monday, helping the team post a 12-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at their fortress u2014 the M A Chidambaram stadium.
Gaikwad hit his second consecutive fifty and shared 110 runs for the first wicket with Conway (47 off 29) as CSK posted a commanding 217 for 7 after being sent in to bat.
Following his 92 in the first game, Gaikwad smashed 57 off 31 with three fours and four sixes. Conway, who hit five boundaries and two over-the-fence hits, provided solid support. Then Moeen Ali came back with 4 for 26 from his overs to help CSK restrict LSG to 205 for seven.
Late hitting by Nicholas Pooran (32 off 18 balls, 2x4s, 3x6s) and a ferocious opening assault by fellow West Indian Kyle Mayers (53 off 22 balls, 8x4s, 2x6s) failed to help LSG.