New Zealand Pacer Lockie Ferguson remembered one of the defining moments of the 2019 World Cup semifinals against Mrs. Dhoni’s India and left a van in the middle of tense persecution. Given that the pressure on Old Trafford and India was chased by 240, Dhoni’s shoulder decision even surprised Ferguson.
Indian persecution has already spoiled after Trent Boult and Matt Henry reduced them to 5-2 and later 24-4. Fighting 77 from Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni brought some hope, but the task was still difficult. At one stage of India, she needed 52 out of 31 balls when Dhoni let the delivery go, so fans and Ferguson bothered. Ferguson looked back and admitted that he had never expected that the veteran would leave the ball at that moment.
“I can’t remember what they had to chase at that time, but I knew they had to score a few runs. He was planning to mix and find out if the MS would cut it off, and I left it. So I was surprised because naturally, trying to limit the runs, then it’s nice when the dough leaves.”
The competition was only stricter. With 31 desired of 12 balls, Dhoni created a trademark upper cut over deep back, sent Ferguson’s van to six and moved the pressure back to the pitch. Ferguson revealed that he stuck the same plan on the next ball, but this time Dhoni did it perfectly.
“I think the next, the first ball, I tried again, and he just got it across the border for six. So the plan worked almost for the second time. But it was nice to get it out and of course to get across the line in the semifinals,” he added.
But Chase broke down quickly. Jadejaho release to the penultimate ball 48. Above the left India needs 31 out of 12 balls. Dhoni had a burden on India’s transmission through, but its impact on the third ball 49. Despite the effectively sealed Indian fate. He returned to the second run towards a fine leg and was released by a sharp direct hit by Martin Guptill and fell only a centimeter from his fold. For Indian fans it was a heartbreaking moment and, as it turned out, Dhoni’s last trip in Indian colors. New Zealand continued to win a match of 18 runs and booked its place in the finals against England.
A year later, Dhoni confirmed his international retirement On August 15, 2020, the overthrow of the curtain for a turbulent career. Nevertheless, it is still inspired by the Indian Premier League and leads Chennai Super Kings to five titles, including their triumphs in 2021 and 2023.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
27th August 2025
