MS Dhoni Set to Complete Huge Milestone in CSK vs SRH
India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni is on the verge of achieving a significant milestone in his cricketing career. According to a report by NDTV Sports, Dhoni will become the 24th player to play 400 T20 matches when CSK takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chepauk Stadium on Friday.
The match is crucial for both teams, with CSK currently sitting at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with just two wins in eight matches. SRH, on the other hand, is placed ninth with six losses in their eight matches. The team that loses this match will have to settle for the wooden spoon and an increased risk of elimination. As NDTV Sports reports, Dhoni’s milestone is a significant achievement, and he will be the fourth Indian player to achieve this feat, joining the likes of Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, and Rohit Sharma.
In his 399 T20 matches so far, Dhoni has played for India, CSK, Rising Pune Supergiant, and his domestic side, Jharkhand. He has accumulated 7,566 runs at an average of 38.02, with 28 fifties and a best score of 84*. He has also completed 318 dismissals across these matches. As quoted in the NDTV Sports article, Dhoni’s achievements in T20 cricket are impressive, with a T20 World Cup win in 2007, five IPL titles with CSK, and two Champions League T20 titles.
The record for the most T20 matches played is held by West Indies icon Kieron Pollard, with 695 matches. He is followed by West Indies veteran Dwayne Bravo, with 582 matches, and Pakistan batter Shoaib Malik, with 557 matches. Dhoni is also the sixth-highest run-getter in IPL history, with 5,377 runs in 272 matches and 237 innings at an average of 38.96, with 24 fifties.
This season, Dhoni has played eight matches, scoring 134 runs in eight innings at an average of 33.50, a strike rate of 152.27, and a best score of 30*. As the NDTV Sports article highlights, Dhoni has been functioning as a finisher for CSK.
The squads for both teams have been announced, with CSK including players like Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway. SRH, on the other hand, includes players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Pat Cummins. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams fighting for their IPL survival.
In conclusion, MS Dhoni’s milestone is a significant achievement in his cricketing career. As reported by NDTV Sports, Dhoni will become the 24th player to play 400 T20 matches, and the fourth Indian player to achieve this feat. The match against SRH is crucial for CSK, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see Dhoni in action.
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