Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is sitting on cusp of one other massive report within the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023). On Wednesday evening, after showing on the toss with Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson, Dhoni will write his title within the historical past books by changing into the first-ever captain to steer a franchise in 200 matches. Dhoni has led on this T20 league for 213 occasions already. But this report additionally consists of his stint with Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016. The RR conflict would be the 200th time Dhoni will lead a aspect sporting the yellow jersey.
CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, on the eve of the match, spoke to media concerning the legacy of his captain. He additionally stated that workforce needs to present Dhoni a win to mark the event.
“What can I say. He is a legend of not only CSK, he is also a legend of Indian cricket. I would like to wish him good luck. Hopefully, we will win the game tomorrow and give it as a gift to him on his 200th match as captain. Hope to continue the momentum of how we have played in the last two games,” Jadeja stated.
Tonight goes to be LIT! _#Thala200 #WhistlePodu __ pic.twitter.com/hQL492WeS6
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 12, 2023
Dhoni’s IPL numbers
Dhoni has performed in 237 matches in IPL up to now. He has accrued 5,004 runs within the T20 league at a mean of 39.09 with strike price of 135.54. He has additionally struck 24 fifties within the event whereas he has 232 sixes to his title.Â
As far as his captaincy report is worried, Dhoni has received 4 titles as CSK captain. His win share in IPL as captain is 58.96. In 213 matches that he has captained in, Dhoni has received 125 matches whereas shedding in 87 video games.Â
Where are CSK positioned in IPL 2023 Points Table?
CSK have received 2 video games from 3 matches up to now in IPL 2023 and are at the moment positioned at quantity 5 spot within the factors desk. There are 5 groups with precisely similar wins in 3 matches however what differs them is the NRR. CSK lose to Gujarat Titans (GT) of their event opener. But got here again strongly to win shut match vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) earlier than they beat long-time rivals Mumbai Indians.