Chennai Super Kings has added another feather to his cap as he became the most capped player in IPL history. Dhoni, who made a record 194th IPL appearance in Friday's contest against Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassed his teammate Suresh Raina (193).Interestingly, both Raina and Dhoni have been part of CSK together for a decade. Both the players had joined CSK in 2008. Dhoni, CSK's costliest pick in IPL 2008 auction, has led the Yellow Army in every IPL game he has played for the franchise. Under him, they have won 100 out of 163 matches.
Dhoni moved to Rising Pune Supergiant for IPL 2016 and 2017. He captained the Pune-based team in 2016 and was replaced by Steve Smith for his final year there. Dhoni returned to CSK after the end of two-year ban period and led them to third title victory in 2018. CSK have an impressive run under Dhoni as they have always made it to IPL Playoffs. They have played eight finals and have clinched the title thrice. The former India captain has scored 4476 runs in 193 matches at an average of 42.22. One of the four batsmen with over 200 big hits, Dhoni has struck 212 IPL sixes. Dhoni has a strike-rate of 137.89 and has scored 23 half-centuries in the league. He has effected 39 stumpings and has pouched 102 catches.
