When you think of the IPL, it’s almost impossible not to think of MS Dhoni. He has been the heartbeat of the CSK fraternity since day one. Be it finishing games with the bat or pulling off sharp stumpings behind the stumps, Dhoni has done it all.

MS Dhoni.
Overall, the former CSK captain, MS Dhoni, has batted in 55 IPL innings in Chennai and scored 1,445 runs. His highest score at the venue is 75 not out. Overall, he has hit 7 fifties, 73 sixes, and 90 fours. Notably, he has a pretty good strike rate at Chepauk, which is 145.51. On the other hand, his batting average is 42.50.

As a wicketkeeper in Chennai, Dhoni has played 62 innings. He has made 53 dismissals, which include 35 catches and 18 stumpings.

Well, Dhoni’s numbers against KKR might not scream for attention at first glance, but they tell the story of a player who makes every opportunity count. In 27 innings, he has scored 555 runs at a strike rate of 131.51. These are indeed solid returns, especially for someone who often walks in during the final overs.

What stands out is his knack for timing his impact: an unbeaten 43 on debut against them, and two well-paced fifties despite rarely getting long stays at the crease. Against Kolkata, Dhoni hasn’t just accumulated runs — he’s chosen his moments and made them matter.

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is the sixth leading run-getter in the history of the lucrative tournament. The former CSK captain has amassed 5319 runs and is 209 runs away from edging past his friend and former teammate, Suresh Raina, who scored 5528 runs in the tournament.

Recently, MS Dhoni has been criticized for his strike-rate, but given his plethora of experience in the league, he is just one good knock away from gaining truckload of confidence.