MS Dhoni is a former Indian international cricketer and one of the most successful wicketkeeper-batters in cricket history.
He represented India in Test, ODI and T20I cricket and played his final international match in 2019.
Dhoni was a right-handed batter and wicketkeeper known for his finishing ability and calm approach under pressure.
Across 538 international matches, he scored 17,266 runs and recorded 16 international centuries.
His career included 10,773 ODI runs, 4,876 Test runs and 1,617 T20I runs.
Behind the stumps, Dhoni finished with 829 international dismissals, including 634 catches and 195 stumpings.
He also captained India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy titles.
MS Dhoni Career Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1981 |
| National Team | India |
| Playing Role | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Medium |
| International Formats | Test, ODI, T20I |
MS Dhoni Test Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 90 |
| Innings | 144 |
| Not Outs | 16 |
| Runs | 4,876 |
| Highest Score | 224 |
| Batting Average | 38.09 |
| Strike Rate | 59.11 |
| Centuries | 6 |
| Half-Centuries | 33 |
| Fours | 544 |
| Sixes | 78 |
| Catches | 256 |
| Wickets | 0 |
Dhoni finished his Test career with 4,876 runs in 90 matches, including six centuries and 33 half-centuries. His highest Test score was 224 against Australia, and he also recorded 256 catches and 38 stumpings as India’s wicketkeeper.
MS Dhoni Test Bowling Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Bowling Innings | 7 |
| Balls Bowled | 96 |
| Runs Conceded | 67 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Best Bowling | 0/1 |
| Bowling Average | N/A |
| Economy Rate | 4.19 |
| Bowling Strike Rate | N/A |
MS Dhoni ODI Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 350 |
| Innings | 297 |
| Not Outs | 84 |
| Runs | 10,773 |
| Highest Score | 183* |
| Batting Average | 50.57 |
| Strike Rate | 87.56 |
| Centuries | 10 |
| Half-Centuries | 73 |
| Fours | 826 |
| Sixes | 229 |
| Catches | 321 |
| Wickets | 1 |
Dhoni’s ODI career produced 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, with 10 centuries and 73 half-centuries. His unbeaten 183 against Sri Lanka remains the highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper in men’s international cricket. He also took 321 catches and 123 stumpings in ODIs.
MS Dhoni ODI Bowling Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Bowling Innings | 2 |
| Balls Bowled | 36 |
| Runs Conceded | 31 |
| Wickets | 1 |
| Best Bowling | 1/14 |
| Bowling Average | 31.00 |
| Economy Rate | 5.17 |
| Bowling Strike Rate | 36.00 |
MS Dhoni T20I Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 98 |
| Innings | 85 |
| Not Outs | 42 |
| Runs | 1,617 |
| Highest Score | 56 |
| Batting Average | 37.60 |
| Strike Rate | 126.13 |
| Centuries | 0 |
| Half-Centuries | 2 |
| Fours | 116 |
| Sixes | 52 |
| Catches | 57 |
| Wickets | 0 |
In T20I cricket, Dhoni scored 1,617 runs in 98 matches at a strike rate of 126.13. He made two half-centuries, with a highest score of 56, and added 57 catches and 34 stumpings behind the wickets.
MS Dhoni International Career Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Test Matches | 90 |
| ODI Matches | 350 |
| T20I Matches | 98 |
| Total International Matches | 538 |
| Test Runs | 4,876 |
| ODI Runs | 10,773 |
| T20I Runs | 1,617 |
| Total International Runs | 17,266 |
| Test Centuries | 6 |
| ODI Centuries | 10 |
| T20I Centuries | 0 |
| Total International Centuries | 16 |
| Test Wickets | 0 |
| ODI Wickets | 1 |
| T20I Wickets | 0 |
| Total International Wickets | 1 |
| Test Catches | 256 |
| ODI Catches | 321 |
| T20I Catches | 57 |
| Total International Catches | 634 |
Dhoni’s international career ended with 538 matches, 17,266 runs and 16 centuries across the three formats. His international wicketkeeping record included 829 total dismissals, made up of 634 catches and 195 stumpings.
MS Dhoni’s International Centuries
MS Dhoni scored 16 international centuries during his career, including six in Tests and 10 in ODIs. He did not score a T20I century, with his highest T20I score being 56.
| Format | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Test | 6 |
| ODI | 10 |
| T20I | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
MS Dhoni’s International Runs
Dhoni accumulated 17,266 international runs, with the majority coming in ODI cricket. His 10,773 ODI runs place his limited-overs batting record among the most significant achieved by a wicketkeeper, while he also scored 4,876 Test runs and 1,617 T20I runs.
| Format | Runs |
|---|---|
| Test | 4,876 |
| ODI | 10,773 |
| T20I | 1,617 |
| Total | 17,266 |
MS Dhoni Fielding Stats
Dhoni’s wicketkeeping was one of the defining elements of his international career. He finished with 634 catches across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, while his overall international dismissals reached 829 when 195 stumpings are included.
| Format | Catches |
|---|---|
| Test | 256 |
| ODI | 321 |
| T20I | 57 |
| Total | 634 |
MS Dhoni Bowling Stats
Although primarily a wicketkeeper-batter, Dhoni occasionally bowled during his international career. He delivered 96 balls in Tests without taking a wicket and bowled 36 balls in ODIs, where he claimed one wicket for 31 runs. He did not bowl in T20Is.
| Format | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Test | 0 |
| ODI | 1 |
| T20I | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
MS Dhoni Career Summary
MS Dhoni finished his international career with 538 matches, 17,266 runs, 16 centuries, one wicket and 634 catches. His strongest statistical format was ODI cricket, where he scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57 with 10 centuries, 73 half-centuries and 229 sixes. His wicketkeeping record of 829 dismissals, including 195 stumpings, further highlights his exceptional contribution behind the stumps.
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