Chennai Super Kings captain M.S. Dhoni added one other feather to his cap in his illustrious profession by changing into the first participant in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to complete 200 fielding dismissals.
Dhoni achieved the feat in the course of the Chennai Super Kings encounter in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants on Monday (April 14, 2025) on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Following his heroics behind the stumps in Lucknow in the 14th over, the seasoned wicketkeeper turned the first participant to script the feat to his title. Ayush Badoni, who was making an attempt to enhance the run circulation in the center overs, strolled out of the crease whereas making an attempt to tackle Ravindra Jadeja.
But Jadeja, along with his expertise, used his tempo and line to beat Badoni’s bat. Dhoni, with lightning-quick velocity, collected the ball and ignited the bails in a flash by dislodging them off the stumps.
In his 271st IPL look, Dhoni breached the 200-dismissal mark by efficiently finishing his counterpart Rishabh Pant’s catch in the ultimate over as LSG packed their innings on 166/7. The seasoned wicketkeeper batter boasts 201 dismissals, consisting of 155 catches and 46 stumpings.
Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik occupies the second spot with 182 dismissals underneath his belt. Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon AB de Villiers sits in the third spot with 126 dismissals to his title.
Published – April 15, 2025 11:08 am IST
