IPL: Top 3 records of MS Dhoni against RCB in tournament history

It will be a clash of the titans when four-time champions Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnawamy on Monday, April 17, in the 24th league fixture of IPL 2023. MS Dhoni's men come into the game on the back of a narrow defeat against league leaders Rajasthan Royals. 

While the Chennai Super Kings' top order has looked in great touch in this year's tournament, it is their legendary skipper who is doing the rounds after he nearly pulled a sensational run chase against the Royals in the previous outing. Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni loves playing against the Bangalore-based outfit, given his tremendous record against the 2016 IPL finalists.

Here's MS Dhoni's record against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):

Second most runs scored by a batter against RCB in IPL (838)

The iconic CSK skipper has amassed 849 runs in 32 innings against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the 2nd most by any batter against the franchise, behind David Warner's 962 runs. He will be looking to add to his tally when he gets out to bat at the Chinnaswamy on Monday.

Most Sixes against RCB in IPL (46)

The former Indian skipper is renowned for his power-hitting abilities and he is the fourth leading six-hitter in the tournament's history with 235 maximums to his name. Out of his 235 sixes, 46 have come against his upcoming opponents, the most by any player against RCB.

Most Runs as captain against RCB in IPL (789)

The CSK skipper went into the record books after he led the Yellow Army for the 200th time in the game against Rajasthan Royals. During his tenure as the captain of the team, he has scored 789 runs against RCB, the most by a captain against Faf du Plessis' side. 

The iconic CSK skipper has rediscovered his power-hitting abilities this term following a quiet IPL 2022. Fireworks are guaranteed when the two sides meet and it will be interesting to see how the Bangalore-based franchise copes with a rejuvenated MS Dhoni's presence at the crease at the Chinnaswamy.