New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni a modern-day great on Monday became the first player to feature in 200 Indian Premier League matches.
Dhoni achieved the feat against Rajasthan Royals here at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. In his IPL journey so far, Dhoni has only donned two jerseys — Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiant (when the Chennai-based franchise was suspended for two years).
A warrior isn't someone who always wins, he's someone who always fights. ?? #WhistlePodu #WhistleFromHome #Yellove #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/hFYrtIQEE8
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 19, 2020
With over 4,500 runs Dhoni had a sparkling run in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he is at the seventh spot in terms of most runs in tournament history and also has the most dismissals (and catches) among wicketkeepers.
Taking to Twitter former India all-rounder Suresh Raina congratulated Dhoni and wrote, “The first-ever player to play his 200th match in IPL, Best of luck for today @msdhoni Bhai .. Wishing you loads of success. You always make us proud.”
The first ever player to play his 200th match in IPL, Best of luck for today @msdhoni Bhai .. Wishing you loads of success. You always make us proud ?. #yellove?#chennaisuperkings #whistlepodu pic.twitter.com/ORm8jP9X53
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) October 19, 2020
Dhoni-led CSK to three title wins in 2010, 2011 and 2018 and is regarded as one of the most successful captains in the IPL.
In 199 games, the former India captain scored 4,568 runs, which includes 23 fifties, with the highest score of 84 not out. His strike-rate reads 137.67.
Earlier this month, Dhoni surpassed Suresh Raina (193 games) to become the most capped player in the IPL.
India opener and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma comes second in the list with 197 games followed by Raina, Dinesh Karthik (191) and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli (186).