Following his side's hard-fought four-wicket win over arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad termed spinner Noor Ahmad as the 'X Factor' but added they would have liked to be more clinical with the bat.

Thanks to the half-century innings of Rachin Ravindra and Rituraj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started with a win by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. In this match played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai,

MS Dhoni may no longer officially lead from the front, but these moments continue to reflect his influence in the game. Even today, Dhoni remains one of the sharpest cricketers in the game. His record reflects his cricketing intelligence and decision-making skills.