VIDEO | MS Dhoni smashes a monstrous six as umpire orders fresh ball

After an early collapse, KL Rahul and MS Dhoni weathered the storm and steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. MS Dhoni looked in a good zone right from the outset and played a crucial innings to gain immense confidence going into the World Cup. 

Dhoni batted in his vintage style and shifted gears as per the situation. After smashing a six on the first ball of the 32nd over, Dhoni gave a testament of his brute force by smashing the second delivery of the Mosaddek Hossain out of the park over cow corner. The ball was lost and a new ball had to be taken, which was reminiscent of Dhoni’s heyday, where he did this more often. When Dhoni hits the ball, it stays a hit and throughout his innings, he hardly mistimed a ball.

The partnership between Dhoni and Rahul ensured India had the platform set for a massive total. With Dhoni back in his zone and zen, Indian middle-order will breathe fire in the tournament.