MS Dhoni, the only Indian captain in the history of cricket, to win the Cricket Globe Cup in the house is readied to go back to the cricket field after a long hiatus as he prepares to bet the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020. Nicknamed as Thala by the local fans, Dhoni has been among the very best captains in the IPL having led CSK to 3 IPL championships.
Numerous fans think that he is the reason behind the increase in popularity of T20 cricket and the birth of IPL because it was the Ranchi-based lad that inspired the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup in 2007. Those who do not agree with the previously mentioned declaration needs to look at these 10 documents that Dhoni has in the IPL.
Most appearances in final
The IPL began in 2008 with Chennai Super Kings being its one of the 8 franchises. Although Mumbai Indians hold the record of winning most titles, CSK possess the document of a lot of final appearances. However, MS Dhoni holds an unique record of playing most IPL finals. He has actually played in 9 out of the 12 IPL finals thus far, with one look coming for Pune.
Most Not Outs in IPL
Dhoni is a tried and tested match-winner in T20 cricket and also his completing capabilities are unparalleled. The fact that he has been not out 65 times in IPL up until now shows why he is among the very best.
Most sixes by an Indian player
In the rich history of IPL, several famous Indian gamers have actually participated in the competitors. Nevertheless, MS Dhoni holds the numero uno area when it concerns striking the most sixes as he has hit 209 optimums.
Most Matches as Captain
MS Dhoni has captained in almost every IPL suit that he has actually played. Preventing the 2017 IPL period, he was the captain of the team in all the 190 matches he played in.
17 Man of the Match awards
To win one Guy of the Suit award in an IPL suit is the dream of every young cricketer. However, MS Dhoni has acquired the epic standing in this division with 17 Gamer of the Match awards.
Most Runs in IPL at number 5
MS Dhoni is by far the best middle-order batsman in IPL background yet he has actually attained specialization in batting at number 5. At this position, Dhoni has actually racked up 1,803 runs in 64 innings.
A 50+ score at every position he has batted
It is really hard for players to do well after shedding their original batting setting. Yet, MS Dhoni has actually accomplished an unique accomplishment of scoring a half-century at numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 as well as 7 while batting in the IPL.
Only wicket-keeper to score more than 280 runs in every season
IPL requires the gamers to be regular in addition to match fit all the time. MS Dhoni has actually done both points like a master. He has actually taken care of to aggregate over 280 runs in all the IPL seasons thus far.
Most Career Dismissals
MS Dhoni has showcased his magic behind the stumps in IPL with 133 terminations in 194 matches. He has a per suit dismissal price of 0.72 which indicates how active he lags the stumps.
Most Wins as Captain
The document which develops MS Dhoni as the greatest IPL gamer of perpetuity is his captaincy record. He has actually won 104 of the 174 video games where he has actually led the team. This verifies that Dhoni is the actual ‘King’ of IPL.
