Chennai Super Kings fans witnessed a heart-wrenching moment on Sunday as their beloved MS Dhoni was dismissed for a golden duck by Punjab Kings pacer Harshal Patel. This marks only the second dismissal for Dhoni in IPL 2024, and worryingly, both have come against Punjab Kings in consecutive matches.

The drama unfolded in the 19th over when Harshal Patel unleashed a deceptive slower off-cutter that dipped viciously, leaving the veteran completely bamboozled. The ball crashed into Dhoni's stumps, sending a wave of shock through the stadium and leaving fans glued to their screens in disbelief. The dismissal has predictably set social media ablaze, with fans struggling to come to terms with Dhoni's early exit.

CSK, batting first, could only manage a total of 167 for 9 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja provided some stability with a well-made 43, while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad chipped in with 32. The bowling honors for PBKS were shared by Harshal Patel and Rahul Chahar, who bagged three wickets each, while young Arshdeep Singh picked up two.

Speaking after the CSK innings, Harshal Patel acknowledged the significance of the wicket but downplayed any excessive celebration. "There's too much respect for him to celebrate (when I get him out)," Patel said, highlighting the legendary status of Dhoni. He further explained the thought process behind his successful delivery, attributing it to the drying pitch and the ball reversing after a day game.