IPL 2018: Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

MUMBAI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni was soaking in the whole thing together with his standard calm manner earlier than attributing Chennai Super Kings' seventh IPL final appearance to "dressing room atmosphere", a some distance cry from the awe that was highest summed up via a well-liked teammate's groovy tribute.

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Coming back after a two-year ban, two-time champions CSK pulled off an exciting two-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday to make the overall of the cash-rich league, with Faf du Plessis leading the chase.

"We have been a very good team over the past ten seasons, but it's more about the dressing room atmosphere," Dhoni stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.

The two-time World Cup winning captain added, "And you can't do that without the players and the support staff. And if atmosphere is not good, then players go to different directions. But somehow, we have managed to keep our boys on track."

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo celebrated the victory with a dance within the dressing room. A video of the same was posted on Twitter via Chennai Super Kings, through which Bravo and Harbhajan Singh are noticed dancing in front of skipper Dhoni.

Holla Lions! Here's cheering up your Wednesday with Champion @DJBravo47's #RunDWorld scenes with the Lions final nig… https://t.co/J0XAmzsnnF

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 1527051512000

"Always happy when we win. Being in the top two gives you that liberty to have one more game."

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Du Plessis' 67 off 42 balls enabled CSK to chase down a tough goal of 140 in 19.1 overs after being down at 92 for seven.

"Faf's innings, is where experience counts. It's not easy when you don't play a lot of games but I always say you need to train your mind as well. That's where the experience comes in. You visualise what your role is, how you can contribute and Faf has been brilliant," Dhoni stated.

Chasing a modest goal of 140, CSK were down in dumps at 92/7 earlier than du Plessis (67 off 42 balls) engineered a surprising comeback and fittingly completed the tournament with a straight six off Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

"If we'd've lost, you continue to give yourself a second chance. They bowled really well, and there was a little bit for the quick bowlers. Bhuvi bowled smartly, backed up smartly via Rashid. We saved shedding wickets, and so we had to push ourselves. Losing three-four wickets within the heart all the time puts you on power. Plus, they have a thriller bowler.

It's good to win a game like this, however what is extra essential, is understanding how we will be able to make stronger," Dhoni stated.

With 43 desiring off final three overs, du Plessis, who opened the batting, introduced into Carlos Brathwaite's 18th over smashing him for 20 runs which included two sixes and two fours. Having carried out valuable little within the event up to now, the trendy right-hander put his hand up when it mattered most.

"Our bowling combination is the best we have, and from the beginning I've been using different players at different stages to test them. You have to keep shuffling to know who can do what for you, and at what time. It may hurt you sometimes, and the best bowlers are playing these games," Dhoni added.