Will MS Dhoni Play Today Against Mi: Half of the IPL 2026 season is over, but since the beginning, the biggest question is that when will former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni play the first match of the season? Today the 44th match of the season will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at Chepauk Stadium from 7:30 pm. Before the match, fans are curious to know the answer to this question whether Dhoni will play the first game of the 2026 season today or not?

Let us tell you that on March 28, the day of the beginning of the current season, Chennai had issued an update saying that Mahi may be out of action for the first 2 weeks of the season. But now more than a month has passed and Dhoni has not returned. So let us know what is the latest information about his playing today.

Batting coach gave update

Chennai’s batting coach Michael Hussey has given the latest update regarding Dhoni’s fitness. In the press conference before the match against Mumbai, Hussey told that Dhoni is ready for batting and wicketkeeping, but the problem regarding running still persists.

Hussey said that Dhoni is recovering fast and is very close to returning. However, he did not tell whether Dhoni would play against Mumbai or not. Hussey further said that Dhoni is gradually moving towards full fitness.

Ready for batting and wicketkeeping, problem is with running.

Hussey further said that at present Mahi is working on his running, which is the biggest problem. Otherwise he is completely fit for batting and wicketkeeping. Hussey further said that Dhoni will return only when he feels completely fit. Now it will be interesting to see when Dhoni returns.

Performance of Chennai Super Kings in the season

So far in the season, Chennai has played 8 matches, in which they have won 3. Have faced defeat in the remaining 5 matches. The team is present at 7th position in the points table.

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