IPL 2022 MASTERPLAN: Deja Vu! Kieron Pollard once again falls to MS Dhoni’s masterplan- Mahendra Singh Dhoni stunned everyone once again with his astute cricketing mind after masterminding the dismissal of dangerous Kieron Pollard in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Follow CSK beat MI Highlights and IPL 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
What field set man , just too epic
God Dhoni 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cif9bbsyu4— Sherlòck🫀 (@Valar_Dohaeeris) April 21, 2022
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IPL 2022 MASTERPLAN: Deja Vu! Kieron Pollard once again falls to MS Dhoni’s masterplan after 12 years- Watch video
2010 returns! 🔥🪄#WhistlePodu #Yellove #MIvCSK 💛🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 21, 2022
Dhoni’s foresight enabled him bring out a unique straight fielder to dismiss Pollard at a crucial moment in what was nearly a similar sequence of play between the sides from the 2010 IPL final at the same venue.
Dhoni placed Shivam Dube right down the ground for a catching chance during the game’s 17th over, which was bowled by Maheesh Theekshana. It’s unusual to see a fielder positioned in such area. But Dhoni, who is familiar with Pollard’s strengths, made the decision, and it worked out great for CSK.
IPL 2022 MASTERPLAN: Deja Vu! Kieron Pollard once again falls to MS Dhoni’s masterplan after 12 years- Watch video
In the second ball, the Caribbean hitter went for a powerful shot, and Dube took an easy catch near the boundary lines. Pollard’s early exit meant MI were confined to 155/7 in their allowed 20 overs, making it a vital moment in the game.
Dhoni had previously done this with Pollard in 2010 when he used the identical tactic to get him out in the 2010 IPL Final.
Dhoni admirers began hailing the former captain for his excellent cricketing mind as soon as Pollard was dismissed.
IPL 2022 MASTERPLAN: Deja Vu! Kieron Pollard once again falls to MS Dhoni’s masterplan after 12 years- Watch video
Fans’ Reaction on Pollard’s dismissal
Pollard had that look after dismissal: “ye cheating hai! Captain should set the field, not Dhoni” 😭 https://t.co/lwu97KHsMW
— cricBC (@cricBC) April 21, 2022
Pollard got out to a straight fielder thrice in IPL – 2010(CSK), 2017(RPS) and 2022(CSK).
Three different bowlers, three different captains but the wicket belonged to the man who set the field from behind the stumps all three times.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 21, 2022
It has a difference of 12 years – similar kind of dismissals of Pollard. pic.twitter.com/MQbDHkxyaE
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 21, 2022
Same field placement! Same Result 💥
2010 : K Pollard c Hayden b Morkel
2022 : K Pollard c Dube b Theekshana@MSDhoni #IPL2022 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/2DzHRgMZbe— DHONI Trends™ 🦁 (@TrendsDhoni) April 21, 2022
IPL 2022 MASTERPLAN: Deja Vu! Kieron Pollard once again falls to MS Dhoni’s masterplan after 12 years- Watch video; Follow CSK beat MI Highlights and IPL 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
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