MS Dhoni becomes only second player in history after Virat Kohli to achieve this incredible feat
Updated - 15 Apr 2024, 10:42 AM
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter MS Dhoni achieved a massive feat in the history of the T20s. The keeper-batter became only the second player in the history of the game to feature in the 250 games for a team in the shortest format of the game.
Chennai Super Kings batter MS Dhoni achieved the feat in the ongoing game against Mumbai Indians. The 29th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between the two arch-rivals of the league is taking place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
MS Dhoni joined Virat Kohli as only the second batter to play 250 games for a team. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter has played 258 games in the T20s. Apart from him, Rohit Sharma is also on the list, he is playing his 213th game in the shortest format of the game.
Most Matches for a Team in T20s
258 - Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
250 - MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)
231 - Samit Patel (Nottingham Outlaws)
221 - Steven Croft (Lancashire Lightning)
213 - Rohit Sharma (MI)
The keeper-batter made sure that he made his 250th game a special one as he played a sensational innings with the bat against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He oozed his class with the bat and produced a magnificent effort with the bat.
MS Dhoni came to bat in the last over of the game against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. The keeper-batter came out all guns blazing and made sure that he entertained the crowd with his brutal power hitting. He ended with then inning of 20 runs off just 4 balls and powered his team to a total of over 200.
Based on the terrific innings by MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings posted a total of 206 runs on the board. Apart from him, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad played a staggering innings of 69 runs whereas Shivam Dube supported him well and managed 66 runs off 38 balls.
That's why they say, 'Thala for a reason - Sunil Gavaskar on his second favorite team in IPL
Sunil Gavaskar recently revealed about his second favorite team in the IPL after Mumbai Indians. He called Chennai Super Kings as his second team, saying that it's because of MS Dhoni. He talked about keeper-batter's prowess as a leader. While speaking to Star Sports, he explained:
"I have two teams. Because I'm from Mumbai... Mumbai Indians. Then, CSK. That's why they say, 'Thala for a reason. See, there are players from different countries and different cities, you have to bring them together with a singular aim of lifting the IPL trophy. In six weeks, we have to win this tournament.
"For that, you might have some great players, and you are forced to keep them out due to team combination. But you don't let them feel that they're useless; you keep them as an integral part of the team. MSD has these abilities; that's why he's Thala for a reason,” he concluded.
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