MS Dhoni and his lightning-quick stumping does not surprise any cricket fan anymore. He displayed one of his stumping-artworks on Saturday during the second ODI between India and New Zealand.
It happened during New Zealand's chase of 325 and Dhoni's new victim became former BlackCaps captain Ross Taylor.
It was the first ball of the 18th over, bowled by Kedar Jadhav. The Kiwi generated some drift and Taylor was beaten on the outside edge, while he tried to push the ball. The back foot came up very slightly and that was enough for Dhoni, who whipped off the bails in a flash.
Watch Taylor's dismissal here:
Worlds safest Hand In Action.... And The Celebration Made My Day Jai Hind Ms Dhoni#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/LDf1yETN3t
— MaनYO(@manyo_rajput) January 26, 2019
The third umpire was asked for the final call, who hardly took a few seconds to declare Taylor out.
Whenever Dhoni does a Dhoni - a lightning-quick stumping - the Twitter never forgets to acknowledge the effort of the legend and heaps praise on him on the platform.
Here are some of the reactions to Dhoni's Taylor stumping:
Time and MSD wait for none. Brilliant Stumping. Super fast! I didn't expect it to be out. Just Dhoni things.#NZvIND #NZvsIND #Dhoni
— Tushar Jain (@mainlycricket) January 26, 2019
Treat for eyes, peace to heart.#Dhoni https://t.co/jzTPu87uBj
— Ayushi (@ms_ayushi) January 26, 2019
When MS Dhoni does a Lightning bolt stumping #NZvIND #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/NE0Y5nPXay
— फैजल (@FaizalHMP) January 26, 2019
That stumping of #RossTaylor by @msdhoni is proof of his genius!!! Anyone who believes that #Dhoni should hang his boots really needs help!!!
— Pratik Wadhwa (@thepratikwadhwa) January 26, 2019
Scoring important runs with bat! Giving important insights to Virat Kohli and bowler on field! Doing Magic with his gloves behind the stumps!
But Dhoni is over now...Can't win WC with him in the team! #NZvIND
— Khushi(@modernlegacyy) January 26, 2019
If stumping is an art, Dhoni Picasso of it
— Cʜʀɪꜱ MᴄCᴀɴᴅʟᴇꜱꜱ! (@RameshTwts) January 26, 2019
3g 4g se bhi faster hein hamara Dhoni GWhat a stumping#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/DQGCEV4ukc
— Anee (@TradesMonk) January 26, 2019
Dhoni ki stumping or bhaji rao ki talwar pr kbhi shak nhi krna chaiye.#indiavsnewzealand
— The nice guy (@theniceguy567) January 26, 2019
On the occasion of 70th Republic Day, on Saturday, Dhoni made a significant record for his country in the ODIs.
Dhoni, who has been serving his nation in cricket since 2004, equalled former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin for the number of ODIs played for India.
Dhoni and Azharuddin have played 334 ODIs each for India and are joint third on the chart of the most number of ODIs for India behind the record-holder Sachin Tendulkar (463) and Rahul Dravid (340).
Earlier in the day, Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat. A collective effort from the Indian batters saw the tourists post a total of 324 runs in 50 overs.
In response to that, New Zealand have already lost six wickets and a victory looks difficult here for the hosts.
India lead 1-0 in the five-match ODI series after their eight-wicket win in the opening match.