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Updated on January 22nd 2025, 11:16:39 am

Top 5 Best Innings of MS Dhoni in ODI Cricket

By Harsh Chopra

MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs for India throughout his legendary career and he has scored a total of 10773 runs in ODIs at an amazing average of 50.58. Here we take a look at the best performances of MS Dhoni in ODI Cricket.

Key Takeaways

MS Dhoni's ODI Legacy: 350 matches, 10,773 runs at an average of 50.58 with 10 centuries.
Defining Performances: Iconic innings against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia.
2011 World Cup Final: Dhoni's unbeaten 91* sealed India's historic victory.

MS Dhoni, a cricketing icon, revolutionized ODI cricket with his consistency and leadership. With 10,773 runs across 350 matches, Dhoni's remarkable career is defined by unforgettable performances and historic achievements. We will take a look at his records in ODI Cricket below.

MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs for India throughout his legendary career and he has scored a total of 10773 runs in ODIs at an amazing average of 50.58 with 10 Hundreds in ODI Cricket. MS Dhoni is someone that was also the captain of the team and also one of the most famous players in the world. So, let’s take a look at the Top 5 Best Innings.

What are MS Dhoni’s best performances in ODI cricket?

MS Dhoni’s best ODI performances include his 148 vs Pakistan (2005), 183* vs Sri Lanka (2005), 84* vs New Zealand (2009), 124* vs Australia (2009), and 91* in the 2011 World Cup Final.

Top 5 best innings of MS Dhoni is ODIs

148 vs Pakistan (2005)

MS Dhoni’s maiden ODI century came against Pakistan, where he scored 148 off 123 balls, smashing 15 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 120.33. India won by 58 runs, and Dhoni bagged the Man of the Match award.

183* vs Sri Lanka (2005)

Chasing 299, Dhoni’s unbeaten 183 off 145 balls remains his highest ODI score. With 15 fours and 10 sixes, he decimated Sri Lanka’s attack at a strike rate of 126.21, leading India to a 6-wicket win.

84* vs New Zealand (2009)

In challenging conditions, Dhoni’s 84* off 89 balls on New Zealand soil showcased his adaptability. Striking at 94.38, he anchored India to a 54-run win with precise running between the wickets.

124* vs Australia (2009)

The 4th innings In this list is also one of his best Hundreds in ODI Cricket and in this innings, Dhoni showed all his class and he hit the good bowling attack of Australia to all parts. He hit 9 Fours and 3 sixes in this innings meaning a total of 54 runs in boundaries meaning 70 runs in running yet he only took 107 balls to make these runs at a strike rate of 115.89 and Indian won this match by 89 runs.

91* vs Sri Lanka (2011)

At the very end of this list is the most important Innings for him and probably one of the most important Innings in the history of Indian ODI Cricket History. It was the final of the 2011 World Cup and India were in a tough spot and out came MS Dhoni and he absolutely took control of the Innings and attacked the spinners and he took 79 balls to make 91 runs not out and he hit 8 fours and 2 sixes meaning 44 runs in boundaries. He has a strike rate of 115.19. India won that match and the 2011 World Cup.