IPL 2023: 5 records MS Dhoni can achieve in the upcoming Edition

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni is an IPL stalwart and has multiple records against his name in the Indian Premier League. IPL 2023 which is set to begin on March 31 will provide MS Dhoni with the opportunity to create a few more records that can glorify his career even more.

The four-time champions will play their opening game against the defending champions Gujarat Titans. After having a terrible outing in the previous edition, MS Dhoni will want his side to make a comeback in IPL 2023.

Here’s the list of 5 records MS Dhoni can achieve in IPL 2023:

1. 5000 IPL Runs

The CSK skipper has till now scored 4978 runs in 234 IPL matches. He averages 39.2 while he has a decent strike rate of 135.2. Dhoni just needs 28 more runs to join the 5000-run club in the IPL.

Considering the position in which he plays for the Chennai Super Kings, scoring 5000 runs is certainly a huge milestone. Only six batters have achieved this feat till now and no regular wicketkeeper has scored as many runs as MS Dhoni has scored.

2. 250 IPL Sixes

MS Dhoni is known for hitting monstrous sixes right throughout his career. Till now he has smashed 229 maximums in 15 editions. If he gets enough chance to bat for CSK in this season, he might be able to achieve the 250 mark for sure.

Only Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers have hit more than 250 sixes in the history of IPL. Amongst the active players, only Rohit Sharma has hit more sixes than MS. Rohit has now smashed 240 maximums.

3. 250 IPL Matches

The CSK skipper has till now played 234 IPL games which is the most by any player in the history of the Indian Premier League. MS Dhoni is 16 short of 250 IPL matches and if CSK manages to qualify for the playoffs their skipper will get a chance to achieve this record.

4. First-ever player to captain a single franchise in 200 IPL matches

MS Dhoni has played 196 games as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings. He is almost certain to go beyond the 200 mark this season. Dhoni has a victory percentage of 60 which is the highest winning percentage for any captain in the cash-rich league.

The CSK skipper is way ahead of Rohit Sharma who’s second on this list. Rohit has led the Mumbai Indians franchise on 143 occasions.

5. Most Dismissals as a Wicketkeeper

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has affected 170 dismissals as a wicketkeeper which is the highest by any wicketkeeper in the Indian Premier League. Dinesh Karthik is the second on the list with 159 dismissals against his name.

MS Dhoni, who’s considered one of the finest wicketkeepers ever, has taken 131 catches and has done 39 stumpings till now. He will look to take his tally further ahead in the upcoming edition of IPL in order to support his franchise as they aim to clinch the IPL title for the fifth time.