Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the biggest team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. They have won five IPL titles, just like their rival Mumbai Indians (MI). One big reason for their success is no surprise it is MS Dhoni, who has been with them since the IPL first season. 

Dhoni's journey with Chennai Super Kings since the league's inception in 2008 has been nothing short of legendary. As the cornerstone of CSK's success, his leadership has been instrumental in shaping the team's identity and dominating the IPL landscape.

With an unparalleled record of 133 wins in 226 games, Dhoni stands tall as the most accomplished captain in IPL history. His strategic brilliance, calm demeanor, and innate ability to make crucial decisions under pressure have set him apart as a true cricketing icon.

Ambati Rayudu, who played for CSK from 2018 to 2023, talked about how he and Ravindra Jadeja felt. They felt that fans liked Dhoni more than the whole team. Even though they helped CSK win many titles, they felt they didn't get as much attention as Dhoni.

"Even when you hit a six and a four the crowd is silent, me and Jadeja felt that in the last few years. I really believe when I say this, that CSK fans are MS Dhoni fans first, and CSK fans later. Even Jadeja gets frustrated, but he cannot do anything." said former CSK player Ambati Rayudu

The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side is gearing up for a crucial showdown in their final league stage match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 18. This match is essentially a virtual knockout clash, The winner of this heated encounter will secure a qualification spot for the playoffs, while the loser is likely to face the harsh reality of elimination from the tournament.