MS Dhoni resumes captaincy for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after Ruturaj Gaikwad suffers an elbow fracture, ruling him out of IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and chose to bowl first against CSK at the match.

# Dhoni Back as CSK Captain

Following a setback for Chennai Super Kings, with Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined due to an elbow injury, MS Dhoni is set to lead the team again for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season.

Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the leadership change, highlighting Dhoni's strategic importance to the team. CSK has previously won the IPL under Dhoni's captaincy in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. This change in leadership occurs as Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl. The match between CSK and KKR is highly anticipated; as earlier previews showcase the importance of the game, with experts like Bangar and Morrison focusing on team strategies and potential outcomes.

The return of Dhoni is expected to boost the morale of the team and fans, while the injury to Gaikwad presents a challenge for CSK's batting lineup.