IPL 2024 update: MS Dhoni rewrites IPL records in CSK's triumph over SRH

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings are back to winning ways. At Chepauk in Chennai on Sunday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a convincing victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a whopping 78 runs on Sunday. This triumph marked Dhoni's remarkable 150th win in the Indian Premier League (IPL), making him the first player to achieve this extraordinary feat. With this win, CSK climbed to the third position in the points table with 10 points (five wins and 4 losses), further solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the tournament.

A stalwart of the game, Dhoni has been a key figure in CSK's journey since the inception of the IPL in 2008. Renowned for his exemplary leadership skills, composed demeanor in high-pressure situations, and exceptional finishing prowess in limited-overs cricket, Dhoni's contribution to the team's success has been unparalleled. Under his captaincy, CSK has clinched the IPL title on five occasions, establishing themselves as one of the most successful franchises in the league.

In the match against SRH, Dhoni showcased his batting prowess once again, making a significant impact despite facing only four balls in the CSK innings. His unbeaten innings, which included a boundary off the first ball he faced and a single off the next, demonstrated his ability to make crucial contributions to the team's success.

Dhoni's IPL record

In this season's IPL, Dhoni has been coming late down the order due to his recovery from a knee injury. But he has made a big impact with the bat. He has remained unbeaten in all the 7 innings he has played so far, scoring 96 runs at a strike rate of 259.46.

Overall, Dhoni has played 259 IPL matches and has remained not-out in 94 innings. He has scored 5,178 runs with 84 (not out) being his highest at an average of 39.53 and strike rate of 137.13.

CSK vs SRH

CSK's skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad played a stellar innings, scoring a blistering 98 runs that laid the foundation for the team's imposing total of 212 runs for the loss of three wickets. Gaikwad's aggressive approach, coupled with his brilliant timing and shot selection, propelled CSK to a commanding position in the match.

Backing Gaikwad's exceptional performance was a clinical bowling display by pacer Tushar Deshpande, who wreaked havoc on the SRH batting lineup with figures of 4/27 in three overs. Deshpande's early breakthroughs and middle-over pressure dismantled SRH's batting order, restricting them to a mere 134 runs in 18.5 overs.

With this emphatic victory, CSK surged to the third spot in the points table, alongside Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals, all with 10 points each. On the other hand, SRH slipped to the fourth position after suffering their fourth loss of the season.