The Ekana stadium in Lucknow was alive with excitement when MS Dhoni stepped up to bat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings. Quinton de Kock's wife, Sasha, captured a moment that highlighted just how loud the crowd was, sharing a snapshot on Instagram from her smartwatch on April 19, a Friday. The watch displayed a noise level of 95 decibels, loud enough to risk temporary hearing loss with just 10 minutes of exposure.
Sasha's Instagram story didn't just show the noise level; it also included a warning from the smartwatch: "Loud environment. Sound levels hit 95 decibels. Just 10 minutes at this level can cause temporary hearing loss." This caution about the potential danger of such noise caught everyone's attention.
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni was the star of the show, delighting the audience with a display of skill and power that reminded fans of his younger days. Coming in when Chennai was struggling at 141 for 6 with only 13 balls left in their innings, Dhoni quickly made his presence felt.
In typical fashion, Dhoni kicked off with a four, followed swiftly by a powerful six. His running between the wickets was as sharp as ever, particularly noticeable in the final over bowled by Yash Thakur. Dhoni's highlight of the day was a massive 101-metre six that brought the spectators to their feet. He didn't stop there, striking more boundaries to cap off a remarkable innings. His quickfire 28 runs off just 9 balls helped Chennai Super Kings reach a competitive total of 176. In the end, LSG won by eight wickets
This performance not only thrilled the crowd but also demonstrated why Dhoni remains a formidable player in crucial situations. His ability to perform under pressure and turn games around is well known, and once again, he lived up to his reputation as one of cricket's greats.
The incident also brings to light the impact of crowd noise in sports stadiums, an issue that often goes unnoticed. While the excitement and energy of a live crowd add to the spectacle of sports, there is an underlying risk to spectators and players alike if noise levels are not monitored. Sasha's post serves as a reminder of the fine balance between a vibrant stadium atmosphere and the safety precautions that must be considered to prevent hearing damage.
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