Did MS Dhoni calm his wife Sakshi during a tense moment in the T20 World Cup semi-final?
Yes, during the T20 World Cup semi-final held on March 6, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, MS Dhoni was seen calming his wife Sakshi after she prematurely celebrated a potential wicket.
The incident occurred during the 18th over of England’s innings when Sakshi jumped up in excitement, mistakenly believing that India had claimed a wicket. However, the ball had bounced before reaching the bowler, leading to a moment of confusion.
In a light-hearted yet instructive manner, Dhoni mouthed the words “Baith jao.” to Sakshi, urging her to sit down and remain calm. This moment quickly went viral on social media, capturing the attention of cricket fans worldwide.
India managed to score 253 runs for 7 wickets in their innings, with notable contributions from players like Sanju Samson, who scored 89 runs off 42 balls, and Jacob Bethell, who added 105 runs.
England, in response, finished their innings at 246 runs for 7 wickets, falling short by just 7 runs. This victory allowed India to progress to the tournament final, where they are set to face New Zealand.
The final is scheduled for March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, marking another significant event in the cricket calendar.
MS Dhoni, who was among the biggest attractions in the stands during the semi-final, will next be seen in action during IPL 2026 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Earlier on the same day, Dhoni had attended the wedding of Arjun Tendulkar, adding to the day’s excitement.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further developments related to the incident or Dhoni’s role in the upcoming final.
