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MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Record: What Do The Numbers Say About CSK Legend?



MS Dhoni will lead CSK in IPL 2025 [Source: AP]MS Dhoni will lead CSK in IPL 2025 [Source: AP]

This evening, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their sixth group-stage fixture of the IPL 2025. In a remarkable development, legendary keeper-batter MS Dhoni will lead CSK in the high-profile match. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad's Injury Brings Dhoni Back As CSK Captain

In a massive setback for CSK, Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the IPL 2025 after sustaining an elbow injury. This prompted the five-time champions to bring the talismanic keeper-batter back as the skipper of the franchise. 

As the Thala of CSK gears up to lead his beloved team, let's see what are his numbers as a captain in the IPL. 

MS Dhoni's Records As CSK Captain

Criterion
Data
Matches235
Won142
Lost90
Tied/NR1/2
W/L1.57
% Win60.42
% Loss38.29

(MS Dhoni's captaincy record for CSK)

As shown in the above table, MS Dhoni has led CSK in 235 matches, the most by anyone in the franchise's history. Under his astute guidance, the Super Kings have secured 142 wins while losing 90 matches. He has a remarkable win percentage of 60.42, leading the franchise to IPL titles on multiple occasions. 

Meanwhile, it's also worth mentioning that MS Dhoni also captained Rising Pune SuperGiants in 14 matches, with the team winning five and losing nine of them. 

MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Record Against Each Team

Team
Matches
Won
Lost
Win %
MI36
162044.44
RCB31191163.33
KKR29181162.07
LSG210100
GT42250
PBKS2716 1159.26
DC30201066.67
SRH1915478.95
RR28151353.57
PW64266.67
Deccan Chargers106460
KT21150
GL2020

(MS Dhoni's captaincy record against all teams)

MS Dhoni's Captaincy: A Tale Of Unprecedented Legacy

Besides leading CSK to five IPL titles, MS Dhoni has guided them to two Champions League T20 titles. He is one of the most successful leaders in world cricket, having showcased his mettle as a wonderful captain in T20 leagues across the globe. 

So, Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury could be a blessing in disguise for CSK, as there's no better thing than having Dhoni back at the helm at this stage of the tournament.