MS Dhoni proved once again why he remains one of the sharpest minds on the field, executing a precise run-out to dismiss Abdul Samad in the 30th match of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings.
The moment unfolded in the 19th over when Matheesha Pathirana bowled a wide down the leg side. Rishabh Pant called his partner Abdul Samad through for a quick single, but Samad was slightly late to respond. While most would have aimed for the striker’s end, Dhoni assessed the situation instantly. Observing that Pant was already halfway down the pitch, he calmly lobbed the ball to the non-striker’s end — and hit the stumps directly.
Samad, who had scored 20 off 11 deliveries with two sixes, was caught just inches short of his crease. It was a moment of vintage Dhoni — quick reflexes, situational awareness, and pinpoint accuracy — turning a leg-side wide into a wicket with pure cricketing intellect.
The run-out came at a crucial stage and further stalled LSG’s momentum as they looked to push the scoring in the final overs.
