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MS Dhoni, known for his understated demeanour and penchant for surprising decisions, has stepped down from his role as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on the eve of their much-anticipated IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as the successor to Dhoni, taking over the reins of one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. But Dhoni’s legacy at CSK is unparalleled, having led the team to five IPL titles and four runner-up finishes.
Nonetheless, Dhoni remains crucial as a finisher for CSK and his contribution in the death overs will be vital for the reigning champions.
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How much did MS Dhoni score against GT on Tuesday in IPL 2024?
The Chennai Super Kings began their IPL 2024 campaign on a high, as they defeated RCB six wickets. However, CSK talisman Dhoni was not called into action.
The same happened in the match against Gujarat Titans (GT) even though two wickets fell in the final over. CSK lost six wickets and posted 206 runs on the board, but Dhoni did not walk in to bat.
How has MS Dhoni fared in IPL 2024?
| Opponent | Runs |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DNB |
| Gujarat Titans | DNB |
What is MS Dhoni’s IPL record over the years?
Batting & Fielding Stats
| YEAR | MAT | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4S | 6S | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 250 | 87 | 5082 | 84* | 38.79 | 3739 | 135.92 | 0 | 24 | 349 | 239 | 142 | 42 |
| 2023 | 16 | 8 | 104 | 32* | 26.00 | 57 | 182.46 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 232 | 50* | 33.14 | 188 | 123.40 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 | 114 | 18* | 16.28 | 107 | 106.54 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 4 | 200 | 47* | 25.00 | 172 | 116.27 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 1 |
| 2019 | 15 | 7 | 416 | 84* | 83.20 | 309 | 134.62 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 23 | 11 | 5 |
| 2018 | 16 | 9 | 455 | 79* | 75.83 | 302 | 150.66 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 30 | 11 | 3 |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 | 290 | 61* | 26.36 | 250 | 116.00 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| 2016 | 14 | 5 | 284 | 64* | 40.57 | 210 | 135.23 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| 2015 | 17 | 5 | 372 | 53 | 31.00 | 305 | 121.96 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 | 16 | 10 | 371 | 57* | 74.20 | 250 | 148.40 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 18 | 5 | 461 | 67* | 41.90 | 283 | 162.89 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 2 |
| 2012 | 19 | 5 | 358 | 51* | 29.83 | 278 | 128.77 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 2011 | 16 | 4 | 392 | 70* | 43.55 | 247 | 158.70 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 | 2 | 287 | 66* | 31.88 | 210 | 136.66 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 | 14 | 5 | 332 | 58* | 41.50 | 261 | 127.20 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 16 | 4 | 414 | 65 | 41.40 | 310 | 133.54 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 0 |