MS Dhoni to Miss CSK's Final League Match Against GT Due to Injury
Will Dhoni play CSK's final league match vs GT? Franchise shares big update
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in their final league match of IPL 2026 without MS Dhoni, who is sidelined due to a thumb injury. CSK's batting coach, Michael Hussey, expressed hope that Dhoni could return for the playoffs if the team qualifies.
- 01MS Dhoni will miss the match against Gujarat Titans due to a thumb injury.
- 02Chennai Super Kings currently sit sixth in the IPL standings with 12 points from 13 matches.
- 03A win against GT would bring CSK to 14 points, but they still need favorable results from other matches to qualify for the playoffs.
- 04Michael Hussey emphasized the need for the team to quickly move on from recent defeats.
- 05CSK has suffered consecutive losses, including a recent defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will not have their captain MS Dhoni available for their final league match against Gujarat Titans (GT) due to a thumb injury. CSK's batting coach, Michael Hussey, confirmed that Dhoni is recovering but will miss this crucial match. Currently, CSK is positioned sixth in the IPL 2026 standings with 12 points from 13 games. A victory against GT could elevate them to 14 points, but they would still rely on other teams' results to have a chance at playoff qualification. Hussey acknowledged the disappointment following CSK's recent defeats, including a five-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, and stressed the importance of maintaining a positive attitude as they prepare for this final league fixture. He noted that the team must learn from past performances and focus on the upcoming match as they seek to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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The absence of MS Dhoni could significantly affect CSK's performance and morale as they strive for playoff qualification.
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