MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets and ended Lucknow’s three-match winning streak on April 14 (Monday) in Match 30 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The win also brought an end to CSK’s five-match losing run, with skipper MS Dhoni playing a pivotal role. Notably, Dhoni also broke Pravin Tambe’s all-time record which was created 11 years ago.
Dhoni, 43, was named Player of the Match for his all-round impact as captain, wicketkeeper, and finisher — and in doing so, he also broke Pravin Tambe’s long-standing IPL record after 11 years. At 43 years and 281 days, Dhoni became the oldest player in IPL history to win the Player of the Match award, surpassing Pravin Tambe’s previous record of 42 years and 209 days, which he set against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in May 2014.
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Oldest Players To Win Player Of The Match Award In IPL
43 years, 280 days – MS Dhoni vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
42 years, 208 days – Pravin Tambe vs KKR, Ahmedabad, 2014
42 years, 198 days – Pravin Tambe vs RCB, Abu Dhabi, 2014
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Coming to the MS Dhoni delivered an all-round performance, contributing with a catch, a stumping, a run-out and a blistering 26* off just 11 balls at a strike rate of 236.36, which included four boundaries and a six. With CSK facing a steep chase of 167 and the required run rate nearing 12, Dhoni’s arrival at the crease turned the tide. His presence also gave Shivam Dube the confidence to accelerate, and together they stitched an unbeaten 57-run stand off 27 balls, guiding CSK to victory in the final over with five wickets and three balls to spare.
