IPL: Here's how captain MS Dhoni has fared vs MI
What's the story
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have been among the powerhouses in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
These two sides boast the joint-most IPL titles, having tasted glory five teams each.
Meanwhile, several MI-CSK duels have seen MS Dhoni leave a mark with his performance.
Here we look at how captain Dhoni has fared against the Men in Blue and Gold.
Stats
Most runs and wins vs MI as captain
While leading the team against MI, Dhoni played 36 matches, scoring 651 runs at an average of 34.26 and a strike rate of 129.16.
He has scored three fifties against this team, with his highest score being an unbeaten 63*.
No other batter owns 600 runs as a designated skipper against MI, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Meanwhile, Dhoni is the only captain with 10-plus wins vs MI in IPL (16).
Dhoni vs MI
Dhoni's overall batting record vs MI
Overall, Dhoni has scored 768 runs across 42 IPL games against the Mumbai-based team at 36.57 (50s: 3).
One of his most memorable innings against MI came during the Eliminator game in IPL 2012 when he smashed a blistering 51* off just 20 balls.
Meanwhile, Dhoni's tally of 732 runs as a designated wicket-keeper against MI is the most for any batter.
The veteran has smashed the third-most sixes (37) against MI in IPL history.
IPL finals
Dhoni in IPL finals vs MI
Dhoni has played five IPL finals against MI but ended up on the losing side four times.
He scored a 15-ball 22 in CSK's triumph in the 2010 final.
His 45-ball 63* went in vain in the 2013 final.
While he managed a 13-ball 18 in the 2015 final, he scored just 10 runs off 13 balls while playing for Rising Pune Super Giants in the 2017 final.
He was dismissed for two in the 2019 final.