“You spoke about it and that’s how I got to know,” CSK skipper Dhoni told presenter Danny Morrison at the toss.
Feel fortunate to have played for such a long time without many injuries – @msdhoni on playing his 200th IPL game.… https://t.co/KNaX5qVOkB
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 1603115611000
The two-time World Cup winning captain added, “It feels good but at the same time it’s just a number. I feel fortunate to play for such a long time without many injuries.”
In a match that is important for both the teams, CSK won the toss and opted to bat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Presenting to you the first ever player to play 200 IPL games.#Dream11IPL https://t.co/spgLX2ksz1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 1603114383000
Dhoni has been the captain of CSK since the inception of IPL in 2008. When the franchise was suspended for two years, the veteran represented Rising Pune Supergiant.
Our Most Special #Thala gets to a super special number. 🦁💛 #WhistlePodu #WhistleFromHome #Yellove #CSKvRR https://t.co/IcFvgwWVvr
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 1603114550000
Earlier this month, he overtook Suresh Raina (194 games) to become the player with most appearances.
In 199 games, the former India captain amassed 4,568 runs, which includes 23 fifties, with a highest score of 84 not out. His strike-rate reads 137.67.
With 215 maximums, Dhoni also ranks third in the list of big-hitters in the tournament after Chris Gayle (333 sixes) and AB de Villiers (231 sixes).
However, this season, he could only manage 136 runs in nine outings so far.
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