MS Dhoni has dominated these bowlers in Indian Premier League
Thala Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been entertaining his fans with his death-over blitz in the 2024 Indian Premier League edition. The former Chennai Super Kings captain remains unbeaten this season, having struck at a staggering 259.46. Over the years, Dhoni has dominated the greatest of bowlers in the cash-rich league. His bravado in the final few overs intimidates them. Here are a few.
Dale Steyn: 111 runs
Dale Steyn is one of the most fearsome pacers of all-time. The veteran seamer stood out with his pace and swing across formats. However, Dhoni had no qualms about facing Steyn in the IPL. The latter has conceded most IPL runs against Dhoni (111 runs off 59 balls). While Dhoni struck at 188.13, he fell to Steyn twice.
Jaydev Unadkat: 105 runs
Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat has seldom contained the Dhoni Storm in the IPL. The CSK dasher has struck Unadkat for 105 runs off just 43 balls. Dhoni's strike-rate against the left-arm seamer shoots to 244.18. Interestingly, Dhoni's strike-rate against Unadkat in the 20th over (IPL) surges to an uncanny 427.27. The tally includes 47 runs off just 11 balls.
Yuzvendra Chahal: 100 runs
Dhoni, who is known to struggle against spin, has found success Yuzvendra Chahal in the IPL. The leg-spinner remains the only bowler with 200 IPL wickets. Notably, Dhoni has smacked 100 runs off 78 balls against Chahal (SR: 128.20). Although Chahal has dismissed Dhoni thrice, the latter has smacked 7 sixes and 3 fours. Dhoni's average against Chahal reads 33.33.
Kieron Pollard: 100 runs
The rivalry between Dhoni and former Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard often took center stage in the IPL. They continued to outsmart each other for over a decade. Dhoni has slammed 100 runs against Pollard at a strike rate of 196.07 in the cash-rich league. His tally includes 6 fours and 10 sixes. Besides, Dhoni also plotted Pollard's dismissals from behind the stumps.
