Thala for a reason: Dhoni's vintage blitz floors Mumbai Indians in IPL's El Clasico | WATCH

During the IPL El Clasico between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, Dhoni's explosive batting brilliance resurfaced as he smashed Hardik Pandya for three consecutive sixes in a thrilling finale to the CSK innings.

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In a breathtaking display of power hitting, MS Dhoni took the Wankhede Stadium by storm, leaving the Mumbai Indians and their fans awestruck. During the IPL El Clasico between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, Dhoni's explosive batting brilliance resurfaced as he smashed Hardik Pandya for three consecutive sixes in a thrilling finale to the CSK innings.

Masterclass in power-hitting

With just four balls remaining in the CSK innings, Dhoni stepped onto the crease, ready to unleash his trademark aggression. What followed was a masterclass in power hitting, as Dhoni effortlessly dispatched Hardik's deliveries to all corners of the ground.

Unstoppable six-hitting spree

The first delivery from Hardik was dispatched with disdain as Dhoni effortlessly lofted the ball over long-off for a colossal six. Undeterred by the bowler's attempts to adjust, Dhoni replicated the feat with the next delivery, sending it soaring over wide long-on for another maximum.

Hardik's woes continue

Hardik's woes compounded as he served up a low full toss, allowing Dhoni to effortlessly flick the ball over deep square leg for his third consecutive six. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, witnessing Dhoni's vintage brilliance unfold before their eyes.

Dhoni's firepower propels to mammoth total

Despite narrowly missing out on a fourth consecutive six, Dhoni's explosive cameo propelled CSK's total past the 200-run mark, setting the stage for a formidable challenge for the Mumbai Indians.

Reflecting on the match, Shivam Dube's unbeaten 66 and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's stellar 69 laid the foundation for CSK's imposing total.

MI's Struggles on the field

While MI's bowlers struggled to contain the CSK onslaught, Hardik Pandya emerged as the lone wicket-taker, claiming two crucial scalps. The star of the previous game, Jasprit Bumrah failed to claim any wicket. However, he was economical in the run feast.