India
Wicketkeeper Batter
#7
All-Time Legend
Complete Dossier
MS Dhoni
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, universally hailed as 'Captain Cool' and 'Mahi', is one of the greatest captains, wicketkeepers, and finishers in cricket history. Rising from the humble railway town of Ranchi, Dhoni transformed Indian cricket into a fearless global superpower, winning every major ICC tournament on offer.
Trophies & Legacy
In 2007, Dhoni captained India to victory in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup. In 2011, he sealed India's 28-year wait for an ODI World Cup with his legendary six at Wankhede Stadium. In 2013, he completed the white-ball treble by winning the ICC Champions Trophy in England. He announced his international retirement on 15 August 2020.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 90 | 144 | 4,876 | 224 | 38.09 | 59.11 | 6 | 33 | 0 |
| ODI | 350 | 297 | 10,773 | 183* | 50.57 | 87.56 | 10 | 73 | 1 |
| T20I | 98 | 85 | 1,617 | 56 | 37.60 | 126.13 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| IPL / Franchise | 264 | 229 | 5,243 | 84* | 39.13 | 137.53 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 90 | 144 | 4,876 | 224 | 38.09 | 59.11 | 6 | 33 | 544 | 78 | 256 |
| ODI | 350 | 297 | 10,773 | 183* | 50.57 | 87.56 | 10 | 73 | 826 | 229 | 321 |
| T20I | 98 | 85 | 1,617 | 56 | 37.60 | 126.13 | 0 | 2 | 116 | 52 | 57 |
| IPL | 264 | 229 | 5,243 | 84* | 39.13 | 137.53 | 0 | 24 | 363 | 252 | 148 |
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 90 | 0 | 0/0 | Data unavailable | 2.92 | 0 |
| ODI | 350 | 1 | 1/14 | 31.00 | 5.16 | 0 |
| T20I | 98 | 0 | 0/0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | 0 |
| IPL | 264 | 0 | 0/0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | 0 |
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
International Debut vs Bangladesh
Debuted in Chittagong, marking the arrival of a generational wicketkeeper-finisher.
Blistering 183* vs Sri Lanka in Jaipur
Established himself as a world-class batsman with a devastating 183* in a mammoth chase.
Led India to Inaugural ICC T20 World Cup Trophy
Captained an underdog Indian squad to victory in the final over against Pakistan at Johannesburg.
Achieved No. 1 Ranking in ICC Test Cricket
Steered India to the summit of ICC Test Rankings for the first time in history.
Immortal Six to Win 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
Scored 91* in the final at Wankhede Stadium, finishing with the unforgettable World Cup-winning six.
ICC Champions Trophy Victory in England
Completed the sweep of all three ICC white-ball trophies with victory over England at Edgbaston.
Official Retirement from International Cricket
Announced retirement on 15 August 2020 after representing India in 538 international matches.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
Only Captain to Win All 3 ICC Trophies
Only captain in history to hold the T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).
Highest ODI Score by a Wicketkeeper (183*)
Blasted 183* off 145 balls against Sri Lanka in Jaipur with 15 boundaries and 10 sixes.
Most Stumpings in International Cricket (195 Stumpings)
World record holder for most stumpings across Test, ODI, and T20I cricket combined.
Most Matches as Captain in International Cricket (332 Matches)
Captained India in 332 matches across all three formats, the most by any captain in history.
Most Not Outs in ODI Cricket (84 Not Outs)
Master of the run chase with 84 unbeaten finishes in One Day Internationals.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2007-08), Padma Bhushan (2018), Padma Shri (2009)
ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade (2011-2020)
ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
The ONLY captain in cricket history to win all three ICC limited-overs trophies: the ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (2011), and ICC Champions Trophy (2013). Led India to No. 1 in ICC Test Rankings for the first time in 2009. Captained Chennai Super Kings to 5 IPL trophies and 2 Champions League T20 titles.
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 60 | 27 | 18 | 15 | 45.00% | ICC Test Championship Mace (2009-2011) |
| ODI | 200 | 110 | 74 | 5 | 55.00% | ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, Asia Cup (2010, 2016) |
| T20I | 72 | 41 | 28 | 1 | 56.94% | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2007 |
| IPL | 226 | 133 | 91 | 0 | 58.85% | 5x IPL Champion (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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Comprehensive format-wise statistics, detailed biographical narrative, verified achievements, and complete career timeline.
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SEC 9 Related Players & Era Peers
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