MS Dhoni
Over 18 seasons behind the stumps, MS Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs in 278 IPL matches at an average of 38.3, the 7th highest run scorer in IPL history and the most iconic captain the tournament has seen. The gloves came on in 272 of those 278 games. In 2013 he reached a personal best of 461 runs. A 5-time IPL champion, most recently in 2023. Across 2 franchises, CSK is his latest IPL home.
MS Dhoni's IPL Playoff Batting Record
| Stage | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage Home 45.1 · Away 36.5 | 219 | 4916 | 38.7 | 138.1 | 52.5% |
| Playoff Home 36.8 · Away 24.0 | 23 | 523 | 34.9 | — | 56.5% |
| Semi-Finals | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 93.5 | 50.0% |
| Qualifier | 11 | 234 | 33.4 | 130.0 | 72.7% |
| Eliminator | 1 | 51 | — | 255.0 | 100.0% |
| Final | 9 | 180 | 30.0 | 134.3 | 33.3% |
MS's Playoff Average — 34.9 (in line with League Stage)
5+ playoff innings
MS has batted in 23 IPL playoff innings, averaging 34.9 — close to the 38.7 he manages in the league stage. His side has won 56.5% of those playoff matches, against 52.5% in the league stage. That playoff average splits to 36.8 at home and 24.0 on the road.
Note — Semi-Finals reflects the 2008–2010 format; Qualifier combines Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 (current format).