Former Indian captain MS Dhoni even off the pitch, he proved once again why his composure is admired by millions. during India vs England semi-final ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 At the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Dhoni gave a funny reaction to his wife Sakshi Dhoni‘s premature celebration and the moment spread quickly on social media.
While the game itself turned out to be a nail-biting contest, Dhoni’s humorous gesture in the stands became one of the most talked about moments of the night.
Sakshi Dhoni celebrates very early in the stands
The incident came during a tense England run after India posted a massive 253/7 in the 20th over. In the 18th year, a dramatic moment happened jasprit bumrah appeared to have taken something from his own bowling.
Sakshi thought from the stands that England were beaten Sam Curran was dismissed. Convinced that the lid had dropped, he immediately began celebrating enthusiastically with nearby fans.
However, replays quickly showed the ball bounced back before it reached Bumrah, meaning Curran was out and play continued. Sakshi’s early celebration immediately caught the attention of the people sitting around her, including her husband Dhoni.
MS Dhoni’s funny reply is going viral
Known for his cool nature on the cricket field throughout his career, Dhoni displayed the same calm demeanor in the stands.
As Sakshi continued to celebrate, Dhoni gently gestured towards her with a playful expression, indicating that the catch was not taken cleanly and the batter was still safe. Her subtle but humorous reaction had the audience smiling and soon became an internet sensation.
Fans were quick to share clips of the interaction on social media platforms, praising Dhoni’s trademark composure and candid reaction.
We present the video:
Bumrah caught the striking ball. Sakshi thought the ball was out and started to throw.
Dhoni told him to calm down. What a fun moment, brother 😂❤️#T20WC2026 #INDvsENG #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/BMRIBunQAT
— Sunil Singh (@SunilSingh_0007) March 6, 2026
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India secured their place in the final by defeating England
India qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 final by defeating England by seven runs in a thrilling semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the first innings, India powered to 253/7 in 20 overs, a brilliant 89 off 42 balls. Sanju Samson and 43 rapid fire from 25 deliveries Shivam DubeyIt immediately put England under pressure.
In response, England put up a strong fight Jacob Bethellsmashing an impressive 105 off 48 balls, he continued the chase deep into the innings. However, India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final innings to restrict England to 246/7, securing a narrow victory and a place in the final. New ZealandIt is scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
