The excitement of IPL 2024 continues, and this weekend’s clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lived up to expectations. Just like Thala, his fans stole the spotlight. One Dhoni fan brought smiles to everyone present. He became the focal point, not for any other reason, but because of his steadfast devotion to the cricketing legend. Here’s what went on.
During the CSK versus SRH match, a young fan caught everyone’s attention by holding up a placard, and soon after, the moment went viral. The ‘Thala for a reason’ trend, where fans express their love for their favourite cricketer, reached new heights when this fan proudly displayed a placard with the bold statement: “Broke up with my GF because her name doesn’t have 7 letters.” It was a moment for the internet archives.
Although the identity of the fan remains unknown, his devotion certainly made a splash online.
On Sunday, April 28, MS Dhoni made history in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) marked their return to winning form with a commanding 78-run victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The post made by Mufaddal Vohra on X was captioned: “Fans at Chepauk.” It raked in 213K views, 6.8K likes and comments to match.
“Lol. MSD has a separate fan base,” wrote one X user. “Dhoni and his fans are the coolest,” added another. “Thala fans supremacy,” chimed in a third.