In the 63rd league match of IPL 2026, the teams of Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are facing each other at the Chepauk Stadium. This is the last match of the season at Chennai’s home ground. Before the match, there was only one question in everyone’s mind that will MS Dhoni retire from IPL after playing the match in Chennai today? The answer to this question was found. Dhoni did not retire from the tournament.

Along with this, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad told why Dhoni is not playing in today’s match? Gaikwad also gave a hint somewhere as to when Dhoni might return to the field.

Why is Dhoni not playing against Hyderabad today?

At the time of toss, when Ravi Shastri asked Chennai captain Ruturaj about Dhoni, whether he is playing today? Responding to this, Gaikwad said, “He is not completely fit to play today’s match.”

Dhoni may return in the next match

Talking about Dhoni’s fitness, Gaikwad further said, “But who knows if we win this match and he comes for the last match.” It becomes clear from Gaikwad’s words that Dhoni can be seen playing for Chennai in the last match of the season.

Today Chennai is facing Hyderabad for the 13th league match. CSK has to play the 14th and final league match on May 21 against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Now it will be interesting to see whether Dhoni takes the field in the last match or not.

Important match for Chennai for playoff

Chennai has 12 points in 12 matches. From here the team will have to win the match against Hyderabad at any cost today to enter the playoffs. By winning this match the team can reach 14 points. After this, by winning the last match, Chennai can qualify for the playoffs with 16 points.

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