MS Dhoni goes berserk, slams nine-ball 28* versus LSG: Stats
Veteran Chennai Super Kings batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni entertained fans after a superb cameo against the Lucknow Super Giants in Match 34 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Friday. Dhoni came to bat when CSK were 141/6 after 17.5 overs. He starred for the Super Kings and helped them finish on 176/6 in 20 overs. Here are the key stats.
A breezy cameo from Dhoni's bat
Dhoni scored on Ravi Bishnoi's final delivery of the 18th over. Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan started with two wide balls next before Dhoni smacked him for a four in the deep extra cover region. The next ball was launched for a six after a cheeky scoop. The final over saw Dhoni smash a biggie against Yash Thakur. He hit two fours after that.
Dhoni owns a strike rate of 255.88 this season
Dhoni's nine-ball 28* had three fours and two sixes. He struck at a whopping 311.11. Dhoni has batted in five innings from seven matches in the IPL 2024 season. He has smashed 87 runs from 34 balls, striking at a massive 255.88. He owns eight sixes and seven fours. 37* versus the Delhi Capitals remains his best score. He is unbeaten across five innings.
Dhoni's batting stats in the 20th over in the IPL
Dhoni scored 16 runs in the final over versus LSG. In addition to a six and two fours, he scored a two. As per ESPNcricinfo, Dhoni raced to 772 runs in the IPL while batting in the 20th over. He has faced 313 balls and carries a strike rate of 246.64 (4s/6s: 53/65). This season he owns 57 runs off 16 balls (SR: 356.25).
Dhoni's IPL and T20 numbers
In 257 IPL matches (223 innings), Dhoni owns 5,169 runs at 39.45. His strike rate is 136.99. The veteran legend has 356 fours and 247 sixes under his belt (50s: 24). For CSK, Dhoni has managed 4,595 runs at 40.66 (SR: 138.69). Overall, in T20 cricket, Dhoni has 7,358 runs at 38.32. He owns 333 sixes and 510 fours (SR: 135.25).
