Chennai Super Kings (CSK) leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal recounted MS Dhoni's rare outburst during a 2019 IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. The incident stemmed from a controversial no-ball call in the final over.
Dhoni, known for his composure, stormed onto the field to confront the umpires after a high full-toss to Mitchell Santner
Gopal also reminisced about his memorable hat-trick against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the same IPL season, dismissing Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Marcus Stoinis in a single over.
“If someone has to walk in, especially him being probably the coolest and calmest cricketer, if he has to walk in, then there's something that has really bothered him or is not right.”
Analysis of the most experienced players by age in IPL 2025
| Rank | Player | Team | age |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CSK | 44 years | |
| #2 | DC | 41 years | |
| #3 | CSK | 39 years | |
| #4 | MI | 38 years | |
| #5 | KKR | 38 years |
Batting specialists with highest batting averages at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (minimum 3 matches, batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers only)
| Rank | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MI | 107.00 | |
| #2 |
| SRH |
| 91.50 |
| #3 | LSG | 74.00 |
| #4 | CSK | 71.57 |
| #5 | GT | 64.00 |
