“It feels like an MS Dhoni show at the Chinnaswamy,” Varun said. Aaron Banks on CSK’s Talisman to Shine Against RCB in the Playoff Decider

There’s only one position left to be won, as SRH secured the third playoff berth with their point from the postponed match against GT. And in a titanic match, the two teams vying for it are none other than the Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

It all comes down to the much-needed Kaveri rivalry, as the two most recognizable IPL teams will compete for the last berth on their respective matchdays beneath the Chinnaswamy lights.

There is just one name from the Anbu-den that glows the brightest when the lights go on: MS Dhoni. The adoring fans of Chennai and the cricket community worldwide will be waiting for the talisman keeper-batter to deliver one more performance as the elderly legend gets closer to retirement.

Varun Aaron, an Indian international and former spinner for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, feels that MS Dhoni does his best work on the greatest of occasions, and he expects no less.

Because everything is leading up to this, I have a suspicion that this game will be the MS show. Speaking to Star Sports, Aaron said, “I just feel it’s going to be that way because he loves the Chinnaswamy Stadium.”

There, he has had some outstanding innings. It’s really ingrained in my mind that he made some insane runs even after they lost to Umesh Yadav by one run in the last over. I will never forget that MS Dhoni at Chinnaswamy Stadium is very dangerous since he scored 20–21 runs in the last over by himself.

The health of Dhoni, who is reportedly having back problems that prevent him from batting higher up the order, has been the subject of much discussion. Aaron, nevertheless, thinks that these challenges won’t keep the World Cup-winning captain from competing.

Furthermore. Aaron said, “He’s one of those men who takes the bullet to make sure he forgets about his injuries because he has an extremely high pain threshold.

Dhoni’s record at the Chinnaswamy is also no laughing matter; in the nine games he has played against the RCB, the CSK player has amassed 376 runs at an incredible strike-rate of 184.31 and an average of 125.33.

One cannot rule out Dhoni taking the spotlight once again if given the opportunity, and he will undoubtedly guide his beloved CSK to the playoffs in some way, considering the talisman’s flashy displays this season and the significance of the event.