Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the legendary former captain of Chennai Super Kings, continues to etch his name in the annals of Indian Premier League (IPL) history with his remarkable batting prowess. In a recent match against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Dhoni showcased his big-hitting abilities, despite CSK’s eventual loss.
During his unbeaten 11-ball 26, Dhoni unleashed three towering sixes, taking his overall tally of IPL sixes to an impressive 251. This milestone places him on par with the South African cricketing maestro, AB de Villiers. Dhoni achieved this feat in his 228 IPL innings, while de Villiers accomplished the feat in 170 innings.
By joining this elite club, Dhoni also becomes only the third Indian cricketer to breach the 250 sixes mark in the IPL. He follows in the footsteps of fellow stalwarts Rohit Sharma, who boasts 276 sixes in 250 innings, and Virat Kohli, with 264 sixes in 241 innings.
Dhoni’s achievement is a testament to his enduring power and ability to adapt to the demands of T20 cricket. Despite being in the twilight of his career, he continues to display the same explosive batting that made him one of the most feared batsmen in the world.
However, despite Dhoni’s individual brilliance, CSK fell short in their pursuit of a mammoth target of 232 set by the Gujarat Titans, eventually losing the contest by 35 runs. As the IPL season unfolds, Dhoni’s milestone achievement adds another chapter to his illustrious career, reaffirming his status as one of the most revered figures in the history of Indian cricket.
With records tumbling and boundaries flying, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate further displays of Dhoni’s masterclass in the matches to come. The record for the most sixes in the IPL is held by West Indian batting powerhouse, Chris Gayle, who has smashed a staggering 357 maximums in just 141 innings.
