Mahendra Singh Dhoni Makes History: CSK Captain Becomes First IPL Player to Reach 200 Fielding Dismissals
In a thrilling match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 14, Mahendra Singh Dhoni etched his name in the history books by becoming the first player in the Indian Premier League to achieve 200 fielding dismissals. The esteemed wicketkeeper-batter showcased his exceptional skills behind the stumps, clinching the record in style.
Dhoni’s remarkable feat was achieved in the 14th over of the match, when he expertly dismissed Ayush Badoni, who had ventured out of his crease to take on Ravindra Jadeja. The seasoned wicketkeeper’s lightning-quick reflexes allowed him to collect the ball and dislodge the stumps, securing his 201st dismissal, comprising 155 catches and 46 stumpings. Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik and Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon AB de Villiers occupy the second and third spots with 182 and 126 dismissals, respectively.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in his 271st IPL appearance, demonstrated his unparalleled expertise, effortlessly taking the record. His toss decision to put Lucknow Super Giants to bat initially seemed lukewarm, but the team managed to put up a decent first-half performance, thanks to a 50-run stand between Mitchell Marsh and captain Rishabh Pant. Pant, with a half-century (63 in 49 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes), took the game to CSK with a 53-run stand towards the end, ultimately leading his team to 166/7 in 20 overs.
In a commendable display of bowling, Ravindra Jadeja (2/24) and Matheesha Pathirana (2/45) were the standout performers for CSK, restricting LSG to a manageable total. Dhoni’s heroic catch in the final over, which dismissed counterpart Rishabh Pant, served as a fitting culmination to his remarkable innings. The triumphant captain now boasts an impressive record, cementing his status as one of the most dominant wicketkeeper-batters in the Indian Premier League history.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/ms-dhoni-becomes-first-in-ipl-history-to-record-200-fielding-dismissals-1199112-2025-04-15?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2025-04-15 10:05:00
