IPL 2021, CSK vs RR: MS Dhoni's rare full-stretch dive reminds fans of 2019 World Cup semi-final run-out

IPL 2021, CSK vs RR: MS Dhoni came up with a full-length dive to avoid getting run-out in his 2nd outing with the bat in the new season. Dhoni made 18 from 17 balls, hitting 2 boundaries in his 200th match as Chennai Super Kings captain.

MS Dhoni rarely dives while running between the wickets. In fact, the former India captain rarely needs one as he is among the fastest runners between the wickets. But on Monday, there was a rare sight at the Wankhede Stadium as Dhoni put a full-length dive to avoid getting run-out in Chennai Super Kings' 3rd match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 against Rajasthan Royals. Indha dive'a Manchester la pannirkalaame thala! I am 100% sure everyone's mind went back to one match after watching this dive. pic.twitter.com/Zyk44cWej2 Struggle of @ChennaiIPL batting is a concern, last few overs has MS & @imjadeja to score quickly and well they can. Chetan’s been phenomenal not giving much away and I have never seen Mahi dive, commitment level ????#CSKvsRR #IPL2021 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/G5TQJfbI6g This dive reminds me of CWC19.Nevermind ??#IPL2021 #MSDhoni #CSKvsRR pic.twitter.com/rjLLdYU3zO MS Dhoni Dive ?? Still Fit ????Seeing This Got the flashback of 2019 World Cup ????#CSKvRR #WhistlePodu #Yellove ???? pic.twitter.com/errd6qBHwz After long time i have seen dhoni full length dive in running . #IPL2021 #IPL #Dhoni @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/xyDK0R2ITT Lesson from world cup ?? Finally we saw Dhoni's Dive #MSDhoni If this dive happened in WC Semifinals. Then we would be Champions???? Vera Level Dive Thala??????#CSKvsRR #MSDhoni #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/292S7MJ6cw Dhoni dived? Lockdown done right! MS Dhoni, leading the side for the 200th time, walked in at No. 7 after Chennai Super Kings were in a spot of bother, having lost well-set Ambati Rayudu and Suresh Raina in the 14th over. Dhoni, who has not played a lot of competitive cricket since IPL 2020, looked rusty. After having got out for 0 in his only knock in IPL 2021 before Monday, Dhoni was seemingly keen on getting off the mark. CSK vs RR, IPL 2021: Live Updates