MS Dhoni CSK Profile

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, born on July 7, 1981, is a well accomplished Indian cricketer known for his right-handed batting and wicket-keeping skills. Widely recognized as a prolific wicket-keeper-batsman and captain, he led the Indian cricket team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in test cricket from 2008 to 2014. MS Dhoni’s IPL career has also helped maximise his popularity to the upcoming youth and strengthening his winning stats.

Apart from that, Dhoni holds the record for captaining the most international matches and is the most successful Indian captain. He achieved iconic victories in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, making him the only captain to win three different limited-overs tournaments.

Season	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
2007	16	14	4	414	65	41.40	133.5	2	38	15	6	–
2009	14	13	5	332	58*	41.50	127.2	2	22	9	4	4
2009	13	11	2	287	66*	31.88	136.6	2	26	8	5	6
2011	16	13	4	392	70*	43.55	158.7	2	25	23	5	5
2012	19	17	5	358	51*	29.83	128.7	1	26	9	12	2
2013	18	16	5	461	67*	41.90	162.8	4	32	25	15	2
2014	16	15	10	371	57*	74.20	148.4	1	22	20	3	1
2015	17	17	5	372	53	31.00	121.9	1	27	17	8	3
2018	16	15	9	455	79*	75.83	150.6	3	24	30	11	3
2019	15	12	7	416	84*	83.20	134.6	3	22	23	11	5
2020	14	12	4	200	47*	25.00	116.2	0	16	7	15	1
2021	16	11	4	114	18*	16.28	106.5	0	12	3	13	0
2022	14	13	6	232	50*	33.14	123.4	1	21	10	9	0
2023	16	12	8	104	32*	26.00	182.4	0	3	10	7	3
2024	14	11	8	161	37*	53.66	220.5	0	14	13	10	0
2025	14	13	5	196	30*	24.50	135.1	0	12	12	6	5
Total	234	205	91	4361	84*	38.25	140.8	22	320	320	320	40

MS Dhoni’s record for CSK

Dhoni has played in 264 IPL matches, amassing 5,243 runs with a striking strike rate of approximately 137.54 and an average of roughly 39.13. As captain, a role he has held in 226 matches, Dhoni has 133 staggering wins, cementing his status as one of the most successful leaders in IPL history. MS Dhoni’s CSK team is also notably one of the most popular amongst all the IPL teams and this has helped the franchise a lot with its consistent rivalry to other teams.

Most capped player in IPL history

Having now played in 264 matches, he signifies consistent dedication and skill. His contributions to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) extend beyond mere presence, as he has amassed 5,243 runs, with a highest score of 84 not out. In the 2024 season, Dhoni’s role evolved, emphasizing his prowess as a finisher, where his high strike rate demonstrated his continued ability to deliver impactful performances in important moments. He achieved the milestone of 150 IPL wins as a player and also holds the most caps and has scored 5,082 runs with a high score of 84 not out. Dhoni ‘s leadership and consistency are very important in the fortune of the team. Dhoni’s dedication and dual position as captain and player institutionally put him as an IPL icon.

Dhoni holds record for Most matches as captain in IPL

MS Dhoni’s captaincy record with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated in the IPL’s history. As he is also a massive fan favourite his presence to the team has always been important. His popularity is now the only reason for his importance, however. He has been a consistent run-scorer and a massive plus-point to have since he has immense experience and is practically a genius about the sport. 

Having led the team in 226 matches, achieving a remarkable 59% win rate, a testament to his exceptional leadership. From the inaugural season in 2008, Dhoni captained CSK to multiple IPL titles, solidifying their position as a dominant force in the league. His calm and strategic approach, particularly in high-pressure situations, has been pivotal to CSK’s consistent success. While he has now passed the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, his influence and genius remain invaluable to the team. As the brand ambassador of CSK, his accomplishments are a significant part of the impressive MS Dhoni IPL records, highlighting his exceptional impact on the team and the tournament.

Achievements with CSK: IPL trophies in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024

The existence of MS Dhoni’s team in the name of Chennai Super Kings made them be the major players in the IPL. They proved that they were a strong force as they won national titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021, despite a tough year in 2020. CSK managed 13 times to reach the semifinals and 10 to reach the final. What is more, their most recent achievements were the back-to-back wins of the 2010 and 2011 Champions League titles. In the year 2022, Ravindra Jadeja was the captain for captaincy for a brief stint before Dhoni took over again. In 2024, the captaincy was passed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, marking a new chapter for the team, while Dhoni still continues to contribute as a key player. For 2025, the captaincy remains in Gaikwad’s hands, but Dhoni’s presence itself brings a lot to the table.

MS Dhoni: Debut IPL game

In MS Dhoni’s debut IPL match for Chennai Super Kings on April 19, 2008, against Punjab Kings, he scored only two runs before getting out. Despite this, CSK performed well as a team, having an impressive total of 240-6 and winning the match by 33 runs. Although Dhoni didn’t have a standout performance, it marked the start of his crucial journey with CSK. Over the years, Dhoni’s leadership and strategic skills contributed to making CSK one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League and earned MS Dhoni the title of being one of the best in his career.

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