MS Dhoni highest score in IPL: Know the CSK skipper’s best knock

The answer to MS Dhoni highest score in IPL is 84 not out, a knock that came in 2019 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Although the former Indian captain is not known for playing very long innings, the number of fifty-plus scores he has in IPL is far less than what we imagine, which is largely due to his batting position.

However, MS Dhoni had his share of outstanding moments in the Indian Premier League and is one of the most successful players in IPL history. He also got to lead the Rising Pune Supergiant for one year, which didn’t prove to be memorable. But without a glimmer of a doubt, his achievements with the Chennai Super Kings will remain immortalized in this tournament’s history. CSK are the second-most successful team in the tournament after Mumbai Indians.

Here’s a look at five best individual scores of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in IPL history.

Dhoni highest score in IPL: Top 5 knocks

84* off 48 | IPL 2019 | MS Dhoni vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

In what could’ve been the greatest-ever run-chase in IPL history, MS Dhoni scored 84 off 48 balls against RCB at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, nearly pulling off the unthinkable. The hosts made 161 runs batting first, and seemed to be in total control of the defense. They held Chennai to 83/5, which took the required rate way too high.

However, Dhoni began unleashing his wrath on the bowlers, and smacked them to all parts, leaving Virat Kohli clueless. In the final over, with 26 runs needed, Dhoni got 24 off the opening five deliveries, but couldn’t manage a run in the last ball.

79* off 44 | IPL 2018 | MS Dhoni vs Kings XI Punjab

Another one of the MS Dhoni classics which ended up in a losing cause came in 2018 at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Kings XI Punjab had posted a stellar 197 runs batting first banking on top performances from Chris Gayle and KL Rahul. Besides Ambati Rayudu, no one in the top four got going for Chennai Super Kings, making life pretty difficult for them.

This is when Dhoni was at his quintessential best, taking the game deep. That strategy did not work very well here, as he got to his fifty and very nearly chased the total, but fell short by 4 runs. He finished unbeaten on 79 off 44 balls, a knock which included 6 fours and 5 sixes.

75* off 46 | IPL 2019 | MS Dhoni vs Rajasthan Royals

In the early days of the 2019, Mahendra Singh Dhoni pulled off an absolute classic against Rajasthan Royals, which led to Chennai Super Kings registering a match-winning title. Jofra Archer restricted the Chennai batters predominantly, but a late onslaught from Dhoni saw the team’s score move past the 170 mark.

Captain Dhoni made 75 off 46 balls at a strike rate of 163.04, an innings which included 4 fours and 4 sixes. He stitched a 61-run stand with Suresh Raina and that allowed CSK to put up 175 runs in 20 overs. They picked up an 8-run win in this fixture.

70 off 40 | IPL 2011 | MS Dhoni vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Before meeting in the final of the 2011 edition of the IPL, CSK and RCB met in the final group game of their respective campaigns. Chennai were off to a horrible start, but MS Dhoni took up the responsibility on his shoulders to take his side to a respectable total. Dhoni was accompanied by Wriddhiman Saha and the duo took CSK to a respectable total.

MS Dhoni made 70 off 40 balls, an innings which included 3 fours and 6 sixes. The side made JUST 128 runs batting first, which RCB chased very easily despite getting AB de Villiers for a duck early on. However, CSK went on to win the title by beating RCB that season in the final match.

70* off 34 | IPL 2018 | MS Dhoni vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

MS Dhoni clearly had plenty of memorable knocks at the Chinnaswamy stadium, and this has to be right up there among his best. He pulled off a miraculous run chase, in a way only MS Dhoni could’ve, to drive the Chennai Super Kings to an important win on their way to an IPL triumph.

While chasing down 206 runs, the second most successful team of the looked down and out. Dhoni scored 70 runs in 34 balls, which included 16 runs in the final over. In this innings, he hit just one four and 7 sixes.

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FAQs

What is Dhoni’s highest score in T20?

MS Dhoni’s highest score in T20 is his 84 against Kings XI Punjab.

What is Dhoni’s total runs in IPL?

MS Dhoni has scored 4,978 runs in the Indian Premier League.

What is Jadeja’s highest score in IPL?

Ravindra Jadeja’s best score in IPL came against RCB (62 off 28 balls).

What is Dhoni’s highest score in IPL 2022?

The unbeaten 50 against Kolkata Knight Riders is his highest individual score in IPL 2022.

What is Dhoni’s highest score in IPL 2021?

Dhoni’s highest score in IPL 2021 was his 18 off 6 balls against Delhi Capitals.

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