Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former and current captain of the Indian national and Chennai Super Kings cricket teams respectively, achieved a historic milestone during the IPL 2023 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. Dhoni became the fifth Indian player to score over 5,000 runs in the T20 tournament, joining the ranks of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina.
Dhoni reached the milestone with two consecutive sixes off Mark Wood in the 20th over of the match, adding to his impressive IPL record. He holds the record for the most dismissals by an IPL wicket-keeper with 170 dismissals, consisting of 131 catches and 39 stumpings.
Despite batting lower in the order, Dhoni’s consistency and ability to finish matches have made him a valuable asset to the Chennai Super Kings. His achievement of becoming the first full-time wicket-keeper to score 5,000 runs in the IPL is a testament to his longevity and consistent performance in the tournament.
Dhoni is known for his batting, wicket-keeping, and tactical skills on the field. He has led Chennai Super Kings to four IPL titles and is widely regarded as one of the best captains in the history of Indian cricket.
As Dhoni continues to play at the highest level, he will undoubtedly break more records and achieve new milestones in the IPL and beyond. His contribution to Indian cricket and the IPL has been immense, and he remains a legend of the game.
