Delhi Capitals` pacer Avesh Khan said he fulfilled a long-cherished dream when he got former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s prized wicket in their IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings. The 24-year-old from Indore dismissed Dhoni and South Africa`s Faf du Plessis for his two wickets during Delhi Capitals` seven-wicket win over CSK here on Saturday. "Three years ago, I had a chance to take Mahi bhai`s wicket, but somebody had dropped the catch. But now my dream of taking Mahi bhai`s wicket is fulfilled, so I am very happy about it," Avesh said in a release issued by the franchise. "Since he has not played competitive matches for some time, we had planned to put pressure on him and because of that pressure I could take his wicket." His figures of 2 for 23 helped Delhi restrict CSK to 188 for seven. Delhi chased down the target in 18.4 overs for a winning start to their campaign.

"I was quite happy with my performance in our first match, and I am even more happy because the team has won. I put the team in a good position with the wickets of Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) and Faf du Plessis," he said. "I was happy with the way I carried out the role given to me by the team management. After winning the first match, everyone`s confidence goes up. Now, we have to maintain the momentum." Avesh said du Plessis` wicket helped him get into a good rhythm. "Rishabh backed me and gave me the second over of the match and I took a wicket in that over itself," he said. "A wicket in the initial part of a fast bowler`s spell is really good for his rhythm. Du Plessis is a good batsman and if he continued to play, then he would`ve made things difficult for us." Avesh said he worked a lot on his fitness and had hired the services of a dietician ahead of the tournament. "I have reduced my weight by 5 kg. I have hired a personal dietician and I plan my diet according to the dietician`s directions.