MS Dhoni, one of the greatest legends of Indian cricket and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has achieved a huge milestone. On Friday (April 25, 2025), Dhoni played his 400th T20 match during the IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
This achievement marks another special chapter in Dhoni’s long and iconic career. He has now become only the 24th player in the world and the fourth Indian — after Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, and Rohit Sharma — to reach 400 T20 matches.
CSK vs SRH Match Result: A Tough Loss for Dhoni’s Team
Unfortunately, it wasn’t a happy result for CSK and Dhoni on his special night.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets.
- CSK Innings: 154 all out in 19.5 overs
(Top scorers: Dewald Brevis 42 runs, Shivam Dube 12 runs) - SRH Chase: 155/5 in 18.4 overs
(Top performers: Heinrich Klaasen 78 runs, Kamindu Mendis 32* runs)
Dhoni scored 6 runs in this match before getting out to Harshal Patel.
Despite the loss, the match was emotional for fans who witnessed Dhoni achieving this rare milestone.
MS Dhoni’s T20 Career Summary After 400 Matches
Here’s what Dhoni has achieved so far in T20 cricket:
| Details | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 400 |
| Teams Represented | India, CSK, Rising Pune Supergiant, Jharkhand |
| Total Runs | 7,572 runs |
| Batting Average | 37.99 |
| Fifties | 28 |
| Highest Score | 84* |
| Dismissals (Catches + Stumpings) | 318 |
In IPL history alone, Dhoni has scored 5,383 runs in 273 matches, with an impressive average of 38.78 and 24 half-centuries.
Dhoni’s 2025 IPL Season Performance So Far
In IPL 2025, even at the age of 43, Dhoni has shown he still has the fire:
- Runs in IPL 2025: 140 runs
- Innings Played: 9
- Average: 31.11
- Strike Rate: 150+
- Highest Score: 30* not out
Though CSK is currently struggling at the bottom of the table, fans are still hopeful Dhoni’s experience and leadership will help them bounce back.
A True Cricket Legend
Apart from batting, Dhoni’s leadership has been extraordinary:
- Won T20 World Cup 2007 for India
- Won 5 IPL titles for CSK
- Won 2 Champions League T20 titles with CSK
Dhoni’s contribution to cricket is unmatched, and completing 400 T20 matches is another feather in his legendary cap.
Read more: MS Dhoni captaincy record
Cricket lovers around the world celebrate Captain Cool’s incredible journey and wish him more success ahead!
