Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has achieved a new milestone in his career. Playing for Chennai in IPL 2024, Dhoni created a new record during the match against Lucknow Super Giants. He became the first player in the world to score 5000 runs as a wicketkeeper in the IPL.
MS Dhoni’s IPL Record
MS Dhoni, known for his remarkable batting skills, showcased another splendid performance against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. During this match, Dhoni not only played a fantastic innings but also set a new record.
First Wicketkeeper to Score 5000 Runs
While Dhoni already holds numerous records, he added another feather to his cap with this achievement. He became the first player to score 5000 runs as a wicketkeeper in the IPL. Dhoni now holds the record for scoring the most runs as a wicketkeeper in the IPL, surpassing the previous record held by South African batsman AB de Villiers.
AB de Villiers’ Previous Record
Before Dhoni, the record for the most runs scored by a wicketkeeper in the IPL belonged to AB de Villiers. De Villiers, known for his explosive batting, had scored 5162 runs as a wicketkeeper in the IPL. Dhoni has now surpassed this record by scoring a total of 5169 runs as a wicketkeeper in the IPL.
Top Run Scorers in IPL
Currently, the record for the highest run scorer in the IPL is held by Virat Kohli, who has scored 7624 runs. Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list with 6769 runs, followed by David Warner with 6563 runs. Rohit Sharma is fourth with 6508 runs, and Suresh Raina is fifth with 5528 runs. With this new achievement, MS Dhoni now ranks sixth in the list of top run scorers in the IPL.
Dhoni’s remarkable performance has once again cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the IPL.