Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Personal Information

NameMahendra Singh Dhoni
PositionWicket Keeper
IPL 2025 Auctioned PriceRs. 4.00 Cr (Retained)
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Medium
Playing RoleWicketkeeper Batter
IPL TeamChennai Super Kings
Marriage StatusMarried
International DebutIndia (2004—2019)
T20i International DebutSouth Africa vs India at Johannesburg - December 01, 2006
Test International DebutIndia vs Sri Lanka at Chennai - December 02 - 06, 2005
One Day International DebutBangladesh vs India at Chattogram - December 23, 2004
Wife NameSakshi Singh Rawa
Net WorthAround $127 million
Born atRanchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand)
Current TeamChennai Super Kings, India National Cricket Team
BirthdayJuly 7, 1981
Age43

Career Information

MS Dhoni: The Epitome of Cricketing Excellence

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as “Captain Cool,” is celebrated as one of cricket’s most successful captains and wicket-keeper batsmen. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, India, Dhoni’s journey from a small-town boy to an international cricket icon is truly inspiring.

Cricket Career & Stats

  • Test Matches: Accumulated 4,876 runs, making him India’s highest-scoring wicket-keeper in Tests. ​
  • ODI Career: Scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, becoming the first player to surpass 10,000 runs with an average above 50. ​
  • T20I Matches: Recorded 1,617 runs and holds the record for the most stumpings (34) in T20 internationals.
  • IPL Career: Captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023), earning the moniker “Thala” (leader) from fans.

Records & Achievements

Records Format Ints Rank
Most stumpings in career (34 stumpings) Twenty20 1st Position
Most matches as captain (332) All format 1st Position
Most stumpings in career (195 stumpings) All format 1st Position
Most catches in an innings (5) Twenty20 1st Position
Most catches in career (321) ODI 4th Position
Most sixes in career (359) All format 6th Position
Most matches in career (538) All format 7th Position
  • Only captain to win all three major ICC trophies: T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013). ​
  • Holds the record for most international matches as captain (332).

Lesser-Known Facts

  • Family Background: Father: Pan Singh, a former junior manager at MECON; Mother: Devaki Devi, a homemaker. ​
  • Personal Life: Married to Sakshi Singh Rawat, with whom he has a daughter named Ziva.​
  • Net Worth: As of 2024, estimated at $127 million USD (approximately ₹1,040 crores). ​

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Batting Career Stats

SeasonTeamMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100sCTST
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Bowling Career Stats

SeasonTeamMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100sCTST
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Career Total

SeasonMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100sCTST
IPL26426452433812137.5484* 39.139536325224015242
ODI350297107731230387.56183* 50.57848262297310321123
T20I988516171282126.135637.604211652205734
Test901444876824959.11 22438.09165447833625638
Total8027902250925646410.34547165.39237184961113216786237