MS Dhoni: Stats & Records | Cricket Career

Full Name: MS Dhoni

Nickname: Mahi

Date of Birth: July 07, 1981

Place of Birth: Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand)

Age: 44 Years

Nationality: Indian

Role: Batsman

Batting Style: Right-Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm medium

Current Team(s): India, Chennai Super Kings, Jharkhand

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He is one of the most iconic cricketing figures in India. He comes from a modest middle-class family in Jharkhand. His father worked for MECON. Initially, MS was interested in becoming a football goalkeeper before discovering cricket. His explosive batting and lightning-fast wicketkeeping in domestic cricket earned him national recognition. In 2004, Dhoni played in Indian colors for the senior team. He started with a fearless approach, and it helped him rise through the ranks and become the captain of the Indian team in 2007. He led the team to unprecedented success, including the World Cup and various ICC titles. He has a calm demeanor, tactical brilliance, and finishing prowess that redefined the meaning of leadership in Indian cricket. He is now a global legend of the game of cricket.

International Debut

Test: India vs Sri Lanka at Chennai – December 02 – 06, 2005

ODI: Bangladesh vs India at Chattogram – December 23, 2004

T20I: South Africa vs India at Johannesburg – December 01, 2006

IPL Debut

CSK vs PBKS at Mohali – April 19, 2008

Domestic Teams:

Jharkhand

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	100s/50s	Wickets	Best Bowling	Catches
Test	90	4876	38.09	6/33	0	–	256
ODI	350	10773	50.57	10/73	1	1/14	321
T20I	98	1617	37.60	0/2	–	–	57
IPL	278	5439	38.30	0/24	–	–	158

Key Batting Records & Milestones

MS Dhoni has more than 17,000 international runs across formats.
He has 16 centuries across formats.
He was the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test double century.
He also holds the record for the highest ODI score by an Indian wicketkeeper (183 vs Sri Lanka, 2005).
He also holds the record of most not-outs (84) in ODI cricket.
He was the first captain to lead India to No. 1 in ICC Test Rankings in 2009.
He has more than 800 dismissals to his name as a wicketkeeper across formats.
He has 300 runs and 15 wicketkeeping dismissals in a series.
He holds the record for most dismissals (6) in an innings in ODIs.
He tops the list of captains who have kept wickets with the most matches (200).
He holds the record of most stumpings in an innings (3) in ODIs.
He was the 7th fastest to 10,000 ODI runs.
He has scored a hundred and four dismissals in the same ODI match.
He tops the list of captains who’ve kept wickets in T20Is (72).
He tops the list of captains who’ve kept wickets in Test matches (60).
He has the most stumpings (34) in T20Is.
MS has played most matches as captain (332) across formats.
He also has the most stumpings (195) across formats.

ICC Awards

MS was awarded the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009.
He was also awarded the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in 2011.
He was also named in multiple ICC World ODI XI teams (from 2006 to 2014).
He was also named in the ICC ODI Team of the Decade (2011–2020).
He was also named ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020).

Major Tournament Wins

MS Dhoni won the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 as a captain.
He also won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 as a captain and scored an important 91* in the final.
He also won the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 as a captain.
He is the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies.
He also won the Asia Cup titles in 2010, 2016, and 2018.
He also has five IPL trophies (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) with the Chennai Super Kings.
He also won two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.

Captaincy Records

He is the most successful captain of India across formats.
He is the only captain to lead India to victories in all major ICC tournaments.
He has a high win percentage among international captains (ODIs – 54% and Tests – 45%).
MS Dhoni is known for calm leadership, tactical acumen, and fostering a new generation of players for India.

Off-Field Honors

The Government of India awarded MS Dhoni with Padma Shri (2009) and Padma Bhushan (2018).
He also received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2007.
He also received the honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in the Indian Territorial Army (2011).
He was featured in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2011.
MS Dhoni is loved for his humility, leadership values, and contributions to Indian cricket development.

MS Dhoni is known as an unorthodox player, but he is highly effective. He combines raw power with remarkable composure in his batting style. MS Dhoni is a natural finisher who thrives under pressure and often steers chases with calculated innings towards the end. He is also known for his signature “helicopter shot” – a wristy flick that generates immense power. The helicopter shot is a trademark of his batting. As a wicketkeeper, he is extremely quick behind the wickets. MS is renowned for his lightning-fast stumpings and anticipation. Dhoni has always been a calm and cool customer when it comes to mental toughness. Dhoni has always been a calm and cool customer when it comes to mental toughness. He is nicknamed “Captain Cool” for his fearless mindset and focus. All these things make him one of the most admired tacticians and leaders in the world of cricket.

MS Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to Pan Singh and Devaki Devi. MS finished his schooling at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, where he started playing multiple sports. He played football and badminton before turning towards cricket. MS is married (2010) to his longtime friend, Sakshi Singh Rawat. The couple has a beautiful daughter, Ziva. Off the field, he is a bike enthusiast. His love for bikes, cars, and pets is well known. He is often seen spending time at his Ranchi farmhouse. MS is a very humble and grounded individual who enjoys farming, riding, and spending time with his family.

Brand Endorsements

MS Dhoni is an icon in Indian cricket. He is one of the most trusted and marketable athletes in the country. Over the years, he has featured in many advertisements for big brands, including Pepsi, Reebok, RVS, Dream11, Gulf Oil, Indian Terrain, Oppo, RedBus, GoDaddy, Colgate, LivFast, and more.

He is also the face of his own lifestyle brand called “SEVEN by MS Dhoni.” With SEVEN, he promotes fitness and activewear. With a charming and cool personality, he continues to attract major brands even after retirement from international cricket. It reflects his popularity and credibility in the market. It was reported that in 2024, MS signed 42 brand deals in just six months, surpassing many other celebrities in the country.

Charity Work

Dhoni actively contributes to various causes with a preference for anonymity and minimal publicity. With his Winning Ways Charitable Foundation, he focused on healthcare, education, and supporting underprivileged children. Apart from that, his support for the Indian Armed Forces is prominent. He has been involved in fundraisers like the ‘Cricket for Heroes’ T20 event in London. In 2019, he donated 2 crore rupees to the Indian Armed Forces as a tribute after the Pulwama terror attack.

Social Media Influence

Dhoni has a powerful yet low-key presence on social media. He has millions of followers across platforms, including Instagram and X (Twitter).
He commands a huge social media following but maintains low activity on these platforms.
He only posts major personal announcements, brand collaborations, or updates regarding his passion projects.
Dhoni has a no-PR stance and has publicly stated, “If I play good cricket, I don’t need PR.”
Due to the rarity of his posts, content shared by MS Dhoni often goes viral immediately.

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Favourite Cricketer: Jasprit Bumrah (current favorite)

Favourite Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Pre-game Rituals: There is no pre-game ritual for MS Dhoni.

Most Memorable Innings: 183* vs Sri Lanka (Jaipur, 2005)

MS Dhoni

Right Handed Batsman