IIPL 2021: Started playing cricket watching MS Dhoni, I want to become a finisher like him - Ripal Patel

IPL 2021: Ripal Patel, who made his debut for Delhi Capitals in the IPL on Monday, said he felt special to bat in front of his idol, MS Dhoni. The 26-year-old hit a crucial 18 in DC's 3-wicket win over CSK.

Ripal Patel could not have asked for a bigger moment to make his Indian Premier League debut. The 26-year-old, a highly-rated big-hitter from Gujarat, won his maiden Delhi Capitals cap in a top-tier battle against Chennai Super Kings in Match 50 of IPL 2021.

Ripal Patel was going up against his childhood hero, MS Dhoni after having replaced Australia's star batter Steve Smith as Delhi Capitals went in with just 3 overseas players for the big-ticket match.