Arguably one of the most popular and iconic cricketers of his generation, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity knows no bounds. Whether it's his leadership skills or sensational batting, Dhoni is a legend that echoes with Indian cricket.

But, for a man who began the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season on the back of some poor performances, Dhoni, by making to the tournament's final, has once again proved why his form might be temporary, but his class will always be permanent.

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His blistering 26-ball 40 which included five massive sixes in the Qualifier 1 against Mumbai Indians (MI) propelled Rising Pune Supergiant to a face-saving total of 162 runs which eventually made all difference and led their 20-run win.

After losing the first qualifier, Mumbai came back strong to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Qualifier 2 to set up their clash with Pune for the tournament's final. But, even before the two teams took the field to lock horns, the Indian cricket fans have declared Dhoni as the winner.

The Legend plays his 7th #IPLFInal tonight!
Send in your support using #RangWahiJungNayi #RPSvMI pic.twitter.com/AKk92hKhqR

— RisingPuneSupergiant (@RPSupergiants) May 21, 2017

Agree?? #IPLfinal pic.twitter.com/ooDSrWjyIH

— Troll Cricket Tamil (@TrollCricTamil) May 21, 2017

Meanwhile Steve Smith Asking #MSDhoni To Let Him Do The Captaincy At least Today ;)#IPL #MIvRPS #RPSvMI #IPLFinal #Dhoni #RPSvsMI #MIvsRPS pic.twitter.com/ITiAsMNcYZ

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) May 21, 2017

Dhoni will be playing his 19th IPL Play Off match; equal most with Raina. Rohit will be playing his 16th - the third most. #IPL #IPLFinal

— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) May 21, 2017

7 #IPL  finals in a decade of the IPL. Baap Re Baap. That's finishing off in style. The ultimate IPL BOSS - @msdhoni #IPLfinal pic.twitter.com/mlmI3t0J0l

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) May 20, 2017

7 finals in 10 years is a brilliant record. And @msdhoni's strike rate in the final is 150. Key player today.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2017

When #MSDhoni retires, I think I will probably be writing a book, filled with thank you notes, memories and relatables.....

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 21, 2017

One Last time MS Dhoni will play in non CSK Jersey in IPL cricket :)
Shall we pour our support to Our Super King#GetReady2WhistlePodu4CSK pic.twitter.com/Pfd56OSIPC

— CSKFansOfficial (@CSKFansOfficial) May 21, 2017