After making a sensational comeback to the tournament last season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seems to have carried on the winning momentum in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 'Yellow Brigade' won three consecutive games before their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) brought their winning streak to an end.

Ahead of their fifth match, Chennai were dealt a major blow after their star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was ruled out for upto two weeks due to a hamstring injury. But, that didn't really matter, at least in that game, as Chennai returned to winning ways after beating Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 22 runs in their last match.

With four wins in five games, Chennai look solid in their title defence as they occupied the second spot in the IPL points table. But, their sixth match presented a stern test to CSK as they geared up to host table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in what promises to be a pulsating contest.

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While the high-flying KKR side is full of match-winners, one man in particular, Andre Russell, posed a threat greater than anyone. To put things in perspective, the West Indian has amassed 207 runs in just five games and currently leads the list of cricketers with most sixes in the tournament with a tally of 22 maximums.

There has been a big debate around how Chennai can stop the so-called 'RussellMania' in a bid to topple KKR from the top. Many pointed out Russell's troubles against leg-spinners and opined that Imran Tahir might just be the man to halt the marauding run of the right-handed batsman. But, it seems, skipper MS Dhoni has other plans.

Just #Thala things before the game ðð¤#CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/DXU6hNHEgx

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2019

Ahead of their exciting clash, the Jharkhand cricketer, who is generally known for his blistering batting and lightening quick glovework, was seen bowling in the practice session at the MA Chidambaram stadium. While we aren't really sure if he would actually bowl in the match today, but the sight of Dhoni bowling his medium-paced deliveries surely got the fans excited on the social media.

Thala's masterplan to tackle Russell.

— uttar da raja (@imsahil_11) April 9, 2019

Cmon Thala pic.twitter.com/njFFvF2Axc

— Kourageousð¸ð½â¨ð®ð³ (@EliteEvilQueen) April 9, 2019

Thala special @msdhoni

— TRILOCHAN NAYAK  (@tnayak21) April 9, 2019

Russel ð©

— Heath Ledger ðRCB (@AyanNaveen1) April 9, 2019

He will stop #Dreruss today ðð¥ð¥ð¥ð¥

— sharandhoni07ð®ð³â¤ï¸ (@armylenovo) April 9, 2019