5 bowlers who got the better of MS Dhoni in the last over

#3 Lasith Malinga – India vs Sri Lanka – ICC World T20 Final at Dhaka, Apr 6, 2014

No fireworks from Dhoni’s bat in the ICC WT20 2014 finale

A world cup final mandates the on-field players to perform at their highest level so as to overcome their ultimate hurdle in the way of sheer glory. Captain cool was no exception when he came out to bat against Sri Lanka in the finale of the 2014 ICC World T20.

Virat Kohli’s lone show against the bowling attack managed to propel India to a fighting tally of 123/3 in 19 overs. The big-hitter that MSD is, an explosive show from his bat in the 20th over, off Lasith Malinga, was critical to pose a stiffer target for the Sri Lankan opponents to chase. Switching ends to put the in-form Virat on strike would’ve been another wise route to take for the wicketkeeper-batsman.

Instead, MS Dhoni ended up facing five deliveries straight, scoring only 3 off his willow. The Indian innings closed at 130 after 20 overs, which the Lankans then conveniently scaled by virtue of a well-knit batting display and lifted the winners’ trophy.