Watch: After Hitting Hat-Trick Of Sixes, MS Dhoni's Heartwarming Gesture Goes Viral

In a thrilling showdown between Chennai Super Kings ( CSK ) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium , former CSK captain MS Dhoni electrified the crowd with a sensational display of power hitting, culminating in a hat-trick of massive sixes during the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) match.

Entering the fray during the final over with CSK at 186/4 following the dismissal of Daryl Mitchell, Dhoni, affectionately known as ' Thala ', orchestrated a perfect finale.

With impeccable precision, he launched three consecutive sixes, one over long-on, another over long-off, and the final one over square leg. This flurry of boundaries propelled CSK to a formidable total exceeding 200 runs. Dhoni's blistering cameo saw him amass 20 runs off just four balls, boasting a staggering strike rate of 500.

The stadium reverberated with thunderous cheers as Dhoni's mighty strokes sailed into the stands, momentarily transcending the fierce rivalry between the two teams, both five-time IPL champions. Amidst the fervent atmosphere, reminiscent of his heroics that clinched the ICC Cricket World Cup for India 13 years ago at the same venue, fans united in celebrating the greatness of this cricketing icon.

Adding to the spectacle, one fortunate fan had the privilege of an interaction with Dhoni, who graciously gifted them the match-ball , creating a cherished memory.

Dhoni's prowess in the final over of IPL matches is unparalleled, underscored by his remarkable statistics. Having faced 309 deliveries in the ultimate over throughout his IPL career, he has amassed an astonishing 756 runs at a breathtaking strike rate of 244.66. His dominance is further evidenced by his tally of 51 fours and 64 sixes in these pressure-laden situations.

In the current season, Dhoni has continued his late-innings heroics, particularly in the final over, where he has faced 12 deliveries and amassed 41 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 341.66. His audacious stroke play has seen him dispatching the ball to the boundary on two occasions, while clearing the ropes five times.

Across four innings this season, Dhoni has remained unbeaten on each occasion, accumulating 59 runs at a formidable strike rate of 236.00. His standout performance of 37* off 16 balls against Delhi Capitals featured an array of boundaries and sixes, including a memorable onslaught against renowned pacer Anrich Nortje.

With a stellar IPL career spanning 256 matches, Dhoni has amassed 5,141 runs at an impressive average of 39.24 and a formidable strike rate of 136.58, including 24 half-centuries, with his highest score standing at 84*.

Turning to the match, MI won the toss and elected to field first. Despite early dismissals, Ruturaj Gaikwad's resilient knock of 69 off 40 balls, supported by Shivam Dube's unbeaten 66* off 38 deliveries, propelled CSK to a commanding total of 206/4 in their allotted 20 overs.

Hardik Pandya emerged as the standout bowler for MI, claiming 2 wickets for 43 runs, while Shreyas Gopal and Gerald Coetzee also made crucial contributions with a wicket each.