Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni achieved a big feat when got here out for the toss for the IPL 2021 sport towards Punjab Kings on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday (April 16).
Notably, Dhoni has grow to be only the second player after Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli to play 200 matches for one IPL franchise. The 39-year-old has performed 175 matches for CSK within the Indian Premier League and 24 matches within the Champions League T20.
Interestingly, Dhoni has performed for CSK in all seasons, besides in 2016-17, when the group was suspended for a few years. He has performed 205 matches in IPL (together with 2 seasons for now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant).
MS Dhoni immediately shall be showing in his 2 hundredth sport for CSK.
– in IPL 176*
– in CL 24
This shall be his 199th match for #CSK as captain!#CSKvPK #CSKvsPBKS#PKvCSK #PBKSvCSK#IPL2021#IPL— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 16, 2021
Moreover, MS Dhoni has gained three IPL trophies for CSK and he’s the second most profitable captain when it comes to profitable IPL titles after Rohit Sharma, who has led Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles.
In his 24 CLT20, Dhoni has led CSK to two titles, in 2010 and 2014.
In his 24 CLT20 appearances, Dhoni has amassed 449 runs with one fifty whereas main CSK to two titles, in 2010 and 2014.
Meanwhile, CSK skipper MSD on Friday gained the toss and elected to bowl towards Punjab Kings of their second sport of the IPL 2021.
At the time of the toss, Dhoni stated: “We will bowl first. We will get hit off good deliveries but it is important to assess as a bowler. Cricket is a mental game and adaptability is a key factor. Overall it’s a mental game than a physical aspect. Looks a bit tacky and a bit more grass. A bit of dew settles down a bit and in the second innings as well, the first few overs are really crucial. We are playing the same team.”
Dhoni’s CSK opened their IPL 2021 marketing campaign on dropping notice as they had been defeated by Delhi Capitals of their opening match.
