MS Dhoni, regarded as one of India’s greatest captains, features at the bottom of a specific T20I batting statistic among Indian players with 1000 or more runs.
Dhoni has scored 1617 runs in T20 internationals at a strike rate of 126.1, the lowest strike rate recorded by any Indian batsman in this category.
At the other end of the spectrum, Suryakumar Yadav has accumulated 1675 runs at a strike rate of 175.7, the highest among Indian batsmen with 1000+ T20I runs.
The contrast in strike rates highlights the evolution of T20 cricket, where aggressive scoring has become a key requirement compared to the earlier phase of the format.
During his T20I career, Dhoni often batted in the middle or lower order, focusing on finishing games and managing run chases rather than maintaining a high strike rate.
Despite this statistical record, Dhoni’s contributions as a captain and wicketkeeper played a significant role in India’s success in the T20 format, including the 2007 T20 World Cup triumph.