MS Dhoni creates history with 200th appearance as CSK captain in IPL

As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to take on Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, skipper MS Dhoni will look to create another record in the IPL as he prepares to make his 200th appearance as CSK skipper . Dhoni will become the first player in the history of the tournament to lead the team in 200 matches.

overall, M S Dhoni He has captained 213 matches including playing for Rising Pune Supergiants. He has played over 236 matches in IPL and made his IPL debut in 2008 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.

In his capacity as captain, Dhoni has demonstrated a remarkable level of leadership and strategic skill, as evidenced by his excellent win percentage of 58.96 in the 213 matches under his leadership in the IPL. As a former captain of the Indian cricket team, he has brought a wealth of experience and expertise to his performances, successfully leading his team to a win of 125 matches and a loss of 87 matches during his stint in the IPL.

“What can I say? He is not only a legend of Chennai Super Kings, But he is also a legend of Indian cricket. I want to wish him all the best. Hopefully we win the game tomorrow and gift him in his 200th match as captain. The way we played in the last two matches, we hope to continue the momentum,” former CSK captain Jadeja said in his special message for Dhoni.

Recently, Dhoni also became the seventh player to complete 5,000 runs in IPL and join the likes of youngsters Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Warner, Rohit Sharma, Raina and AB de Villiers.

During the 16th season of IPL, CSK is currently recovering from the initial defeat and has won two matches in a row. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been playing exceptionally well and has scored 189 runs in the tournament so far.

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