Know About The Top 5 Best Innings by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in International Cricket
Dec 10, 2024, 17:54 IST
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the world famous Indian cricketer, has won all the ICC events that are a testimony of his captaincy skills. The skill of Dhoni mainly in the leadership department but also encompasses his batting prowess and outstanding fitness. Here are his top five most memorable international innings:
1. 183* vs Sri Lanka (2005, Jaipur)
Coming in at No.3, replacing an early-blocking Sachin Tendulkar, Dhoni single-handedly got India home while making an unbeaten 183 out of 145 balls while chasing a record target of 299. Kumble’s innings pulled off 10 sixes and 15 fours to stand the highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper as India won the match by six wickets.
2. 134 vs England (2017, Cuttack)
During this one, Dhoni made a useful contribution by scoring a good amount of runs after getting a good partner in the form of Yuvraj Singh, who was scoring with great flair, by the time both joined together to put in a 256-run partnership. His 134 of 122 balls with 10 fours and 6 sixers took India to a huge total of 381. However, India emerged victorious and in the same match, there was an illustration to the fact that Dhoni has still remained a quality batsman.
3. 113* vs Pakistan (2012, Chennai)
Scored 29/5, against Pakistan, Dhoni stood up very well as he showed’ stiff necked. Obviously his unbeaten 113 repaired the innings along with Raina n Ashwin and took India to 227/6. Even though India lost the match, Dhoni’s batting was highly appreciated as the way to deal with the necessary pressure.
4. 224 vs Australia (2013, Chennai)
In Tests, the knock of 224 against Australia is labelled under Dhoni’s account. Batting freely, he came as close as any man could to single-handedly taking India from 196 for the fall of Tendulkar to a dominant lead for the match of 198. A champion knock of 24 with as many fours and six sixes ensured that India enjoyed a comprehensive win on the model.
5. 91* vs Sri Lanka (2011 World Cup Final, Mumbai)
Without any doubt, Dhoni’somo is the unbeaten 91 in the World Cup final which turned the Toues for India. As for himself in the order, he scored the match winning six, the kind of moment that a sportsman is remembered for in the history of cricket.
Conclusion
That is the reason MS Dhoni is so effective when it comes to the batting department, he plays his best when he is under pressure. These innings depict his ability, his demurer and most importantly his contribution for Indian cricket which no one can match up. His contribution as a finisher and a leader cannot be Overemphasized.
