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MS Dhoni IPL career stats year-wise: How MS Dhoni performed in IPL Explained

MS Dhoni IPL career stats year-wise How MS Dhoni performed in IPL Explained

MS-Dhoni. (Photo source: X/IPL)

MS Dhoni is one of the few players who has played all 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2008. The 43-year-old has played 278 matches in the tournament in which he has scored 5439 runs at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 137.45, making him one of the legends of the tournament.

Dhoni was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2008 auction at INR 9.5 crore. Dhoni has also led the Yellow Brigade to five IPL titles and has played the majority of the seasons with them, apart from the 2016 and 2017 seasons, where he was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) and led the side in the 2016 edition as well. The Pune franchise finished seventh on the points table in 2016 and made it into the finals of 2017. He is also the player who has played the most games as captain in the cash-rich league.

In the first five seasons of the tournament from 2008 to 2012, there was only one season where he failed to score 300+ runs. However, his average and strike rate still remained solid. The next three seasons from 2013-2015 were also productive and effective for the former India skipper. The 2013 edition was his best season in terms of runs where he scored 461 at an average of 41.90 and a strike rate of 162.89.

The 2016 and 2017 seasons were slightly underwhelming for the two-time world champion stumper-batter, but he managed to find his groove in 2018 and 2019. The seasons from 2020 to 2022 were slightly underwhelming again and though he was never amongst the runs in 2023 and 2024, he still managed to get some big hits and maintain a healthy strike rate in the tournament. The 2025 was one of the worst for him with the bat. Overall, the 2020s might be the lowest point of Dhoni’s IPL career.

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Here is Dhoni’s performance in each year of the IPL:

Season Matches Runs Highest Score Average Strike Rate 100s 50s 4s 6s
2008 16 414 65 41.40 133.54 0 2 38 15
2009 14 332 58 41.50 127.20 0 2 22 9
2010 13 287 66 31.88 136.66 0 2 26 8
2011 16 392 70 43.55 158.70 0 2 25 23
2012 19 358 51 29.83 128.77 0 1 26 9
2013 18 461 67 41.90 162.89 0 4 32 25
2014 16 371 57 74.20 148.40 0 1 22 20
2015 17 372 53 31.00 121.96 0 1 27 17
2016 14 284 64 40.57 135.23 0 1 18 14
2017 16 290 61 26.36 116.00 0 1 15 16
2018 16 455 79 75.83 150.66 0 3 24 30
2019 15 416 84 83.20 134.62 0 3 22 23
2020 14 200 47 25.00 116.27 0 0 16 7
2021 16 114 18 16.28 106.54 0 0 12 3
2022 14 232 50 33.14 123.40 0 1 21 10
2023 16 104 32 26.00 182.46 0 0 3 10
2024 14 161 37 53.67 220.55 0 0 14 13
2025 14 196 30 24.50 135.17 0 0 12 12

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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