MS Dhoni made his international debut on December 23, 2004, in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Coming in at number 7, he was run out for a golden duck on his very first ball, with Tapash Baisya’s throw and Khaled Mashud’s quick work at the stumps leaving him short of the crease. India won the match by 11 runs.
Despite the unlucky start, Dhoni became one of cricket’s greatest finishers and captains. He led India to the 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy victories. In ODIs, he played 350 matches, scoring 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, including 10 centuries and 73 fifties. As a wicketkeeper, he took 321 catches and made 123 stumpings.
Dhoni’s last international innings was also an ODI, in the 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, where he was again run out. He retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020.
A look at MS Dhoni’s One-Day Career
Debut and early years
MS Dhoni made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on December 23, 2004, but was run out for a golden duck. After performing well for India A, he was included in the squad for the Pakistan series and scored 148 off 123 balls in his fifth ODI, setting a record for the highest score by an Indian wicket-keeper at that time. In 2005, he scored an unbeaten 183 against Sri Lanka while batting at No. 3, which became the highest score in a run chase until 2012. Dhoni became a regular in the Indian ODI side after the South Africa series in 2005 and earned a “B” grade BCCI contract.
Captaincy and ICC trophies
Dhoni became vice-captain in 2007 and then captain for the inaugural World Twenty20, leading India to victory. He averaged over 60 in the 2008-09 season and scored 1,198 runs in 24 innings in 2009, topping the ICC ODI batsman rankings. Under his leadership, India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He became the first and only captain to win all ICC limited-overs trophies.
Later years and milestones
Dhoni led India to the 2015 World Cup semi-finals, won the 2016 Asia Cup, and stepped down as captain in January 2017. He became the first wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings and reached 400 ODI dismissals by 2018. Dhoni passed 10,000 ODI runs and led India in over 200 ODIs. His final ODI was the 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Retirement and post-international career
Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. After retirement, he became the mentor of the Indian team for the 2021 T20 World Cup. In total, Dhoni played 350 ODIs, scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, including 10 centuries and 73 fifties, and took 321 catches with 123 stumpings.
MS Dhoni ODI Records and achievements
MS Dhoni holds the record for the most wins as an Indian captain in ODIs. He has won 110 matches, which is the second-highest overall. He has scored 6,641 runs as captain, ranking second in this category. He also led India in 200 matches, the third-most for any captain.
Dhoni was the first player to surpass 10,000 ODI runs while maintaining an average over 50. He also has the most not-outs in ODIs, totaling 84. His highest score as a wicket-keeper is 183 not out, and he shares India’s highest eighth-wicket partnership of 100 not out with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Dhoni also holds the record for the most stumpings in ODI history, with 123.
FAQs
Q. Will Dhoni retire from IPL?
A. No. MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026. It is speculated that it may be his final season before transitioning to a mentor role.
Q. What is the fastest 100 score of Dhoni?
A. Dhoni’s fastest ODI century came in 81 balls against an Africa XI in 2007. In IPL, he scored 51* off 20 balls for CSK in 2012.
Q. Are Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni friends?
A. Yes. Dhoni and Kohli share a strong friendship, with mutual respect evident off the field.
Q. Did MS Dhoni score 200?
A. Yes. Dhoni scored a double century of 224 runs in a Test match against Australia in 231 balls.
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