MS Dhoni Fans Slam Rachin Ravindra for Finishing Game, Flood Instagram with Abusive Comments

What should’ve been a moment of celebration turned sour, all thanks to a barrage of negativity on social media. Rachin Ravindra, the rising star of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), found himself at the receiving end of unwarranted hate after guiding his team to victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 clash.

The match, the third of this season’s campaign, ended with CSK chasing down a modest target of 156, sealing the win by four wickets. Rachin’s calm and composed knock of 65* off 45 balls was instrumental in the chase. But despite playing a match-winning innings, he faced backlash—not for his performance, but because of who didn’t get to finish the game.

With CSK needing just a few runs off the final over and the crowd buzzing in Chepauk, MS Dhoni walked out to bat for the first time this season after Ravindra Jadeja’s unfortunate run-out. The stadium erupted at the sight of their beloved ‘Thala,’ hoping for another classic Dhoni-style finish.

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However, Dhoni only faced two balls and couldn’t get off the mark. Meanwhile, Rachin, unbothered by the noise, smashed a six on the very first ball of the final over, sealing the victory for CSK. And that’s where things took a nasty turn.

A section of fans, particularly die-hard Dhoni supporters, weren’t thrilled. They weren’t interested in the win—what they really wanted was to watch Dhoni wrap it up in style. When that didn’t happen, they took their frustration out on Rachin, flooding his Instagram comments with abusive messages, accusing him of “stealing” the moment from Dhoni.

Some even questioned why he didn’t rotate the strike to let “Mahi bhai” finish the match. Others crossed the line entirely, posting hateful remarks that had nothing to do with cricket.

Despite the online noise, the bigger picture remains: CSK got the job done, and Rachin played a crucial role in it. It’s unfortunate that instead of applauding a brilliant knock under pressure, parts of the fanbase turned toxic over a sentimental expectation. Cricket, after all, is a team sport—and the ultimate goal is to win, not script fairytales.

While Dhoni’s iconic finishes are unforgettable, the game must move forward. And with players like Rachin stepping up, CSK’s future looks promising—no matter who hits the final run.