By Chirag - Apr 14, 2025 02:02 PM
In the glitzy world of IPL, where young guns fire quick and hard, one name continues to command awe with calmness and composure—Mahendra Singh Dhoni. While the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend may not bat up the order anymore, his rare appearances with the bat still leave fans buzzing, especially when the opponent is the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Despite limited opportunities, Dhoni’s impact against LSG has been nothing short of explosive. The numbers might be modest in terms of volume, but they roar with intent and efficiency.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 |
| Innings | 4 |
| Not Outs | 3 |
| Runs | 60 |
| Highest Score | 28* |
| Batting Average | 60.00 |
| Strike Rate | 315.78 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Ducks | 0 |
| Fours | 6 |
| Sixes | 5 |
What makes Dhoni’s stats truly fascinating is the context in which they’ve been achieved. He has batted only four times in five matches, yet maintained a phenomenal batting average of 60.00 and an eye-popping strike rate of 315.78. That’s not just good—it’s elite, especially in pressure situations towards the back end of the innings.
Although Dhoni hasn't scored a half-century or a century against LSG, his impact is primarily seen in his rapid cameos, which may turn the tide of a match in CSK's favor (15 runs off 6 balls, 28* off 9 balls). Notably, he’s never been dismissed for a duck against LSG, showing how secure and dependable he remains even in limited roles.
In an era where teams meticulously plan for every phase of the game, Dhoni’s presence at the crease is still enough to alter bowling strategies. With 5 sixes and 6 boundaries in just 60 runs, over 90% of his runs come from boundaries, highlighting his instinct to go big right from ball one.
As CSK face LSG again today, fans and bowlers alike know that even if Dhoni walks out in the final over, he can still be the X-factor. One over of MS Dhoni could mean 20+ runs—enough to sway the contest.
He may no longer be the anchor who builds innings ball by ball. But make no mistake—MS Dhoni is still one of the most dangerous finishers in the game, especially against teams like Lucknow Super Giants. When he walks out to bat, the roar in the stadium says it all—the finisher is here, and anything can happen.
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