A nostalgic and exciting moment was witnessed during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) when Rishabh Pant thrilled the audience by executing a helicopter shot at point-blank range from the man himself who invented it: MS Dhoni.
Rishabh Pant has been steadily forging a return this season, showing great form with the bat. The talk of this match, however, was yet again its eye-popping helicopter shot that Pant played off the delivery of CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana. The shot wasn’t just any big shot but a clean, slick, helicopter-like strike sent long over on by the batter. Moreover, the most notable highlight was that it was observed live by Dhoni.
Rishabh Pant finished his innings with 63 runs off 49 balls, cracking 4 sixes and 4 boundaries. The innings were not just a matter of concern for LSG’s scorecard; it was a matter of personal reminder for Pant as if reminding everyone that he is very much back and in great touch.
However, beyond the numbers, this moment was special due to the underlying emotion. Everyone knows that Pant has a great deal of respect for Dhoni, so playing his signature shot against CSK felt like quite a circling-the-bases moment. Earlier in the toss, Dhoni and Pant were even sharing a small joke; the other nudged him on the shoulder, which fans are calling a true “Guru-Shishya” moment, in that way.
As videos showing the helicopter shot flooded the social networks, fans could not stop talking about how beautiful was the present with past Dhoni, the legend who defined an era, watching Pant carry forward his legacy in his way among India’s brightest talents. This is how cricket rises beyond a game: It tells stories of respect, inspiration, and unforgettable moments on the field.
