MS Dhoni' IPL Records and Stats against Rajasthan Royals

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for a crucial clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. After their recent loss against Gujarat Titans (GT), the five-time champions need to win their remaining two matches and maintain the run rate to qualify for the playoffs.

The scenario has gotten a bit complicated for the defending champions, but they are still one of the top contenders to finish in the top four. As CSK set to host the Royals at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, MS Dhoni will also have an important role to play in the must-win game. Apart from his batting and wicket-keeping duties, MSD's experience will also come as a supporting factor for captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Dhoni has played 262 matches in the cash-rich league and has amassed over 5200 runs, including 24 half-centuries. Even at the age of 42, he entertains his fans with towering sixes and dazzling finishes. Batting in the lower order so far this season, the legendary skipper has scored 131 runs at a strike rate of 226.67.

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MS Dhoni’s overall stats vs RR 

Total Matches - 28

Total Innings - 24

Runs Scored - 553

Batting Average – 42.53

Batting Strike Rate – 129.50

100/50 – 0/2

Best Score – 75*

MS Dhoni’s memorable performance against Rajasthan Royals

MS Dhoni's memorable performance against RR was in the 12th match of the 2019 edition. Playing at the Chepauk Stadium, CSK were asked to bat first and had a horror start to their innings. The hosts were reduced to 27/3 before the fifth over. However, a 50+ partnership between Dhoni and Suresh Raina brought CSK back into the game.

Batting at No.5, the former CSK captain led the charge by scoring an unbeaten 57 in just 46 balls with four fours and as many as sixes. They managed to put up a competitive total of 175 and RR, in reply, were restricted to 167/8. CSK won by eight runs and MSD was adjudged Player of the Match.

Key Battles for MS Dhoni against Rajasthan Royals

Sandeep Sharma: Sandeep Sharma is the Royals’ trump card in the death overs. Dhoni usually bats in the lower order and he will be mostly having a battle against Sandeep. The right-arm pacer has been troubling the batters in the final overs with precision on line and length. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Dhoni in the upcoming match.

Avesh Khan: Avesh Khan is in fine form and is Sanju Samson's reliable bowler in the final overs. He has dismissed Dhoni twice in the IPL by conceding 34 runs in 22 balls. The right-arm pacer will be aiming to silence the Chepauk crowd with yet another wicket of CSK legend.

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MS Dhoni’s Records against Rajasthan Royals

- MS Dhoni is the eighth-highest run-scorer against RR in IPL history.

- MS Dhoni's batting average (42.53) is the eighth highest among all players with 300 or more runs against RR

- MS Dhoni's 23 sixes are the joint fifth-highest against RR

- MS Dhoni has made 17 dismissals as a wicketkeeper, which is the second-highest against RR