IPL 2023: 5 unbreakable records of CSK skipper MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have emerged as one of the finest side in the Indian Premier League's history. They have reached playoffs for a record number of 11 times and lifted four titles in the cash-rich league. The man behind the roaring success of CSK has been their leader MS Dhoni. Dhoni has been leading them since the inaugural edition and after a brief hiatus in the last edition when Ravindra Jadeja was seen leading the franchise, Dhoni took over the reins again after Jadeja's stint at the helm failed to yield the desired success. In 234 games, Dhoni has amassed 4,978 runs at an average of 39.20, with 24 fifties to his name. Rightfully, he has been the heart of CSK since its inception and is still going strong in his twilight phase. Here are the five miraculous records held by Dhoni in the IPL, which might stand the test of time. 1. Most number of appearances as captain Dhoni was chosen as the icon player by CSK in the inaugural edition of the tournament. This was due to his success that he achieved during the T20 World Cup 2007 as the captain of the champion Indian team. Straightaway, the 41-year-old was appointed the leader of the Chennai franchise and helped them reach the final in the inaugural edition of the IPL. CSK gradually became fans’ favorite due to Dhoni’s presence and the team’s success. In fact, the charismatic leader missed his only match for CSK in 2019 due to fever. Such has been the fitness and dedication of the captain for the franchise. Dhoni has captained CSK on 210 occasions. Rohit is second on the list with 143 games for Mumbai Indians as a leader, while Virat Kohli is placed third with 140 games for Royal Challengers Bangalore. 2. Most no of sixes in the 20th over Some players live under the fear of losing their place on the national side and try to revamp their strategy according to the team’s requirements. However, Dhoni is one such player, who uses his attacking mindset to trump opposition bowlers. The same mindset is visible when he comes into the middle and the team needs a flourish. Dhoni brings his A- game in crunch moments, due to his experience and belief in his abilities and rarely fails. So far, Dhoni has hit 52 sixes in the 20th over, which is the most by any player in the IPL history. The next to follow him are Kieron Pollard (33) and Ravindra Jadeja (26) respectively. It's a stat that reflects the kind of impact he creates at the fag end of the innings. 3. Most number of wins as a leader It’s critical for any leader to deliver consistent performances for his team for a number of years. It demands skill, patience, and the right decisions to find success as a captain in a tough tournament like the IPL. Under Dhoni, CSK won titles in the 2009, 2010, 2018 and 2021 editions. They have dominated the competition, due to their exemplary performances and because of the presence of a composed captain like Dhoni. Furthermore, he has tried to keep the core of the team intact ahead of most seasons, which has helped them gain success. Dhoni has led CSK in 210 matches while tasting victories in 123 of them. The second-placed Rohit has 79 wins and five titles for MI, while Kohli has 64 victories to his name for RCB. 4. Most runs in 20th over in IPL Over the years, Dhoni set the template with his ability to take the game deep and secure a victory for the franchise. On most occasions, he has been able to be successful due to his innate ball-striking ability and confidence to win games in pressure situations. Arriving at the crease in the middle overs, Dhoni has managed to keep the opposition under the pump with his track record. It’s the last few overs, where the talented batter really kicks off to provide a finishing touch or chase down a stiff score. Dhoni holds the record for scoring the most runs in the 20th over of IPL history. He has aggregated 655 runs to his name at a strike rate of 243.49 in the final over. The likes of Pollard and Jadeja have 405 and 308 runs to their name respectively. 5. Half-century at five different batting positions It’s not natural to excel while batting at various positions as a batter in any format of the game. It requires the skill to gauge the situation of the game, your strengths, and how you adapt according to different situations of the game. Since 2008, Dhoni has batted at every position from No. 3 to No. 7 for CSK. He holds a 30+ average in every position, with an average of 47.54 while batting at the number five position. His highest score of 84* in the tournament came at the number six slot. Very few players get the opportunity also have the skill to bat at every position, but Dhoni has certainly aced this challenge in the IPL. He has hit half-centuries at every batting position, with a total of them amounting to 24. For a better experience: Download the CricTracker app from the IOS App Store and Google Play Store

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