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MS Dhoni Profile & Biography

Born on July 7th, 1981, MS Dhoni hailed from Ranchi (now Jharkhand) India, where he later established his legendary place in cricket history. When Dhoni joined Bihar’s Ranji Trophy competitions, he demonstrated superb wicketkeeping and batting aggression. Dhoni’s first ODI match in 2004 debuted against Bangladesh, resulting in quick fame.

MS Dhoni smashed 148 runs in 2005 against Pakistan, confirming his status as an upcoming superstar. Dhoni’s leadership qualities became apparent when he took charge of the team in 2007 when India won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup under his skipper’s leadership.

One of the noticeable victories was the 2011 ICC World Cup final, where MS Dhoni delivered an unforgettable moment, hitting the iconic winning shot that secured India’s victory after 28 years.

The commentator’s voice Ravi Shastri echoed, “‘Dhoniiiii finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd. India lifted the World Cup after 28 years” marking the victory of Dhoni’s legendary contribution to Indian cricket. His unbeaten 91 in the 2011 World Cup final led India to victory after 28 years.

MS Dhoni Starting Career

MS Dhoni debuted in international cricket in 2004, with his first Test in 2005 and ODI debut against Bangladesh. His last appearance came in 2019 World Cup semi-final for ODIs.

1. Test debut: Against Sri Lanka at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Dec 02, 2005
2. Last Test: Against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Dec 26, 2014
3. ODI debut: Against Bangladesh at MA Aziz Stadium, Dec 23, 2004
4. Last ODI: Against New Zealand at Emirates Old Trafford, Jul 09, 2019
5. T20 debut: Against South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, Dec 01, 2006
6. Last T20: Against Australia at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Feb 27, 2019
7. IPL debut: Against Punjab Kings at IS Bindra Stadium, Apr 19, 2008
8. Last IPL: Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, May 18, 2024

MS Dhoni Batting Stats & Records

Throughout his career, MS Dhoni scored 17,266 international runs at various levels of cricket by hitting 16 centuries and 108 international half-centuries. Pathfinders laud his ability to remain unflustered under tense situations while maintaining a 50.57 average in One Day Internationals making him a premier finisher in cricket.

MS Dhoni Wicket keeping Records & Stats

When considering wicketkeeping in cricket, MS Dhoni used his brilliant behind-stump approach to define the position. His 195 stumpings and 829 dismissals in international cricket, in addition to his undeniable speed and impressive knowledge of the game, translated into his importance as the greatest wicketkeeper in the history of the T20 league.

MS Dhoni Stats and Records in Cricket

As “Captain Cool” Mahendra Singh Dhoni has emerged as a legendary figure in India’s cricket history. Through his exceptional contributions batting as well as his time behind the stumps and his leadership as captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni established a lasting impact on cricket.

Indian sporting history remembers Dhoni as the captain who led India to a World Cup victory in 2011, and he continues to make history with his achievements in cricket. A detailed examination of Dhoni’s outstanding cricket achievements follows.

World Records of MS Dhoni

• MS Dhoni is the only captain to win all 3 ICC trophies.
• Second wicketkeeper to cross 10,000 ODI runs after Kumar Sangakkara.
• Most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in ODIs (444) and T20Is (91).
• Fastest player to reach the No. 1 ODI batsman ranking in just 42 innings.
• Holds the record for most stumpings in international cricket (195 in All Formats).

MS Dhoni Test Records

• First Indian wicketkeeper to score a double century in Tests (224 vs. Australia).
• Most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in Tests (294) – including 256 catches and 38 stumpings.
• First Indian wicketkeeper to surpass 4,000 Test runs.
• Fourth Indian captain to score a Test double century.

MS Dhoni ODI Records

• The only player to score over 10,000 ODI runs with an average above 50.
• Most runs by a batsman at No. 6 in ODIs (4,164 runs).
• First Indian to hit more than 200 sixes in ODIs, with 229 sixes to his name.
• Fastest to 8,000 runs in ODIs among Indians.
• Scored an epic 183* against Sri Lanka, the highest by a wicketkeeper in ODIs.

MS Dhoni T20 Records

• Most dismissals in T20 Internationals (91), including 57 catches and 34 stumpings.
• The only wicketkeeper to record 5 catches in a T20I innings (vs. England, 2018).
• Known for his calm demeanor, Dhoni also holds the record for the most not-outs in T20Is as a finisher.

MS Dhoni Captaincy Records: A Legacy of Excellence

History demonstrates that MS Dhoni has become one of the most successful and revered captains in cricket. Through his calm leadership style, India won historic championships across all ICC competitions.

During his captaincy, India secured their first-ever position as the number one Test cricket team in 2009 while also winning all major ICC championships between 2007 and 2013. Because of these achievements, he became the sole captain in history to accomplish this.

• MS Dhoni is the Only Captain to Win All Major ICC Tournaments:
  • ICC T20 World Cup (2007)
  • ICC World Cup (2011)
  • ICC Champions Trophy (2013)
• Led India to No.1 Test Ranking for the first time in 2009.
• Player to captain in the most T20I matches (72)
• Most matches played as captain in ODIs for India (200 matches).

MS Dhoni Captaincy Stats in Test 

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MS Dhoni IPL Career Records & History

• MS Dhoni IPL Profile
• IPL Debut: 19th April 2008
• MS Dhoni Auction Price: 4.00 Cr (2025)
• IPL teams: Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants
• Total Matches: 264
• Total Runs: 5,234
• Total fifties: 24
• Highest Score: 84* (2019)

The Indian Premier League is synonymous with MS Dhoni, who has become an international icon through his unwavering leadership and remarkable resilience. Since his first IPL appearance in 2008, Dhoni established new standards in captaincy using professional conduct and exceptional cricket intelligence.

After debuting in IPL 2008, MSD is a consistent player in IPL. He had played 264 matches so far and scored 5,234 runs with 24 half-centuries and a highest score of 84 not out in 2019 against Royal Challenger Bangalore.

Under Dhoni’s captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured five IPL victories alongside two Champions League T20 titles which catapulted him into the position of one of IPL’s most victorious team leaders to date. Following a winning record of 11 playoff appearances out of 13 seasons as captain makes Dhoni the most successful leader in IPL history.

MS Dhoni IPL Records

1. Most Matches Played in IPL (234 matches across 15 seasons)
2. Most Matches as Captain in IPL (210 matches)
3. Most Wins as Captain in IPL (123 wins)
4. First to Win 100 Matches as IPL Captain
5. Oldest Captain to Win IPL (Age 40, IPL 2021 Final)
6. Most IPL Titles as Captain (4 – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021)
7. Most Matches Played as Wicketkeeper (170 dismissals – 131 catches, 39 stumpings)
8. Most Sixes Hit by a Captain in IPL (204)
9. Only Captain to Lead His Team to 9 Consecutive Playoffs
10. Fourth IPL Player to Register 50+ Runs at Age 40 (2021)