New Delhi: In true Mahendra Singh Dhoni style, India's ODI skipper on Thursday hit the winning runs in the last over to guide Help for Heroes XI to a four-wicket win over Rest of the World XI.
The charity match helped raise almost 300,000 pounds for Help for Heroes.
It was Dhoni with the winning runs!! he ends on 38 not out! #hero
— Cricket For Heroes (@CricketforH4H) September 17, 2015
Here's your man of the match folks! #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/aifYzDGbnu
— Cricket For Heroes (@CricketforH4H) September 17, 2015
The event saw several big names like Brian Lara, Mahela Jayawardene, Andrew Strauss and Virender Sehwag take the field for a great cause at the Kia Oval.
A virtual sell out at the @KiaOvalEvents tonight. Thanks for everyone's support! #cricketforheroes pic.twitter.com/V3A3Gqo97z
— Cricket For Heroes (@CricketforH4H) September 17, 2015
Dhoni turned out to be a crowd favorite as they kept chanting 'Dhoni Dhoni' during the course of the match.
Dhoni having a word with Mahmood.Advice from the great man.Dhoni Dhoni Dhoni shout his fans! pic.twitter.com/LCyNN0824c
— Cricket For Heroes (@CricketforH4H) September 17, 2015
Never heard the Oval explode like this in chorus! Dhoni Dhoni is what they chant @HelpforHeroes £250 k raised so far pic.twitter.com/RIJV5Id5oY
— Annie (@AnnieCricket) September 17, 2015
