Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni is poised to mark a significant milestone in his illustrious career by playing his 400th T20 match during the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Chepauk Stadium this Friday. Both teams find themselves in challenging positions as CSK, with only two wins out of eight matches, is currently at the bottom of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, SRH is not faring much better, occupying the ninth position with six losses in eight games. The stakes are high for both teams, as the loser is likely to be at the receiving end of the wooden spoon and face an increased risk of elimination.
Remarkably, Dhoni will become the 24th player to reach the 400-match milestone in T20 cricket and only the fourth Indian to do so, joining the elite company of Virat Kohli (407 matches), Dinesh Karthik (412 matches), and Rohit Sharma.
Over his 399 T20 matches, encompassing stints with India, CSK, Rising Pune Supergiant, and his domestic team of Jharkhand, Dhoni has amassed 7,566 runs at an average of 38.02. His accomplishments include 28 half-centuries, with a top score of 84*, and he has completed 318 dismissals.
Dhoni's career is decorated with significant triumphs, including leading India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, securing five IPL titles with CSK, and clinching two Champions League T20 titles with the "Men in Yellow."
Globally, West Indies' Kieron Pollard holds the record for the most T20 matches played (695), followed by Dwayne Bravo (582) and Pakistan's Shoaib Malik (557).
In IPL history, Dhoni stands as the sixth-highest run-getter, having scored 5,377 runs in 272 matches and 237 innings, boasting an average of 38.96 with 24 half-centuries. His personal best is an unbeaten 84.
In the current IPL season, Dhoni continues to wield his bat effectively as a finisher, scoring 134 runs across eight innings. He maintains an impressive average of 33.50, a strike rate of 152.27, and a top score of 30*.
As he gears up for his 400th match, all eyes will be on Dhoni, hoping he can inspire CSK in what promises to be a crucial encounter.
Remarkably, Dhoni will become the 24th player to reach the 400-match milestone in T20 cricket and only the fourth Indian to do so, joining the elite company of Virat Kohli (407 matches), Dinesh Karthik (412 matches), and Rohit Sharma.
Over his 399 T20 matches, encompassing stints with India, CSK, Rising Pune Supergiant, and his domestic team of Jharkhand, Dhoni has amassed 7,566 runs at an average of 38.02. His accomplishments include 28 half-centuries, with a top score of 84*, and he has completed 318 dismissals.
Dhoni's career is decorated with significant triumphs, including leading India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, securing five IPL titles with CSK, and clinching two Champions League T20 titles with the "Men in Yellow."
Globally, West Indies' Kieron Pollard holds the record for the most T20 matches played (695), followed by Dwayne Bravo (582) and Pakistan's Shoaib Malik (557).
In IPL history, Dhoni stands as the sixth-highest run-getter, having scored 5,377 runs in 272 matches and 237 innings, boasting an average of 38.96 with 24 half-centuries. His personal best is an unbeaten 84.
In the current IPL season, Dhoni continues to wield his bat effectively as a finisher, scoring 134 runs across eight innings. He maintains an impressive average of 33.50, a strike rate of 152.27, and a top score of 30*.
As he gears up for his 400th match, all eyes will be on Dhoni, hoping he can inspire CSK in what promises to be a crucial encounter.