Chennai. Chennai Super Kings suffered a third consecutive defeat in IPL 2025 on Saturday. Delhi Capitals defeated CSK by 25 runs. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the most discussed after this match. The 43 -year -old batsman landed for batting at number seven in the 11th over against Delhi after all the criticisms. Chennai then lost five wickets for 74 runs and needed 110 runs in 56 balls to win. However, Mahi could score 30 runs in 26 balls and remain unbeaten, but could not win his team. Even after this, he is being criticized. However, CSK coach Stephen Fleming has defended and supported Dhoni. Fleming said that Dhoni is still playing firmly in the IPL and he has not been given the role of ending the journey of this former captain.

During the Chennai Super Kings match against Delhi Capitals, the presence of Dhoni's parents (Paan Singh and Devaki Devi) at the Chepock Stadium on Saturday rejoined the speculation of his retirement. However, Fleming also denied this. He said, 'No, it is not my job to end his journey. I don't know anything. I am just enjoying working with them. He is still moving firmly. I do not even ask even these days. You guys only ask about this.

The decision to send Dhoni to number nine was strongly criticized, but on Saturday, the legendary cricketer landed at number seven. However, he failed to achieve the rhythm and failed to save the team from the third consecutive defeat. Fleming defended Dhoni, saying that it was really difficult to bat at that time. He said, 'Dhoni showed passion. When he reached the crease, I think the ball was coming to a little. We understood that it would be good in the first half and then it would slow down. Mahi performed well in view of the circumstances. Vijay Shankar struggled to achieve timing during his innings, but that round of 12 to 16 overs was difficult for everyone. It was definitely difficult to play there. So despite trying, the match was slipping from our hands.