Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known as “Captain Cool”, is one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history. India has registered many historic victories under his captaincy and there are countless memorable moments of their game which are still in the hearts of cricket lovers. In this article, we will discuss the 10 most bang and memorable moments of Dhoni’s cricket career.
Overview of MS Dhoni’s prestigious moments
Moment name | Highlight |
2011 World Cup Final | Dhoni’s six that won India after 28 years. |
2007 T20 World Cup win | Win the T20 World Cup for the first time. |
2013 Champions Trophy | The first captain to win the three ICC Trophy. |
IPL Triumph with CSK | Chennai Super Kings won the IPL title for the first time. |
Dual century in tests | Dual centuries in Tests against Australia. |
Dhoni’s Adelaide Heroines | Win in the last over against Australia. |
Dhaka dhamaka | Great performance against Bangladesh. |
Number 1 test ranking | For the first time, India took number 1 in the Test rankings. |
Dhoni vs Sri Lanka (183*) | Innings of 183 runs in ODIs against Sri Lanka. |
IPL knockout heroines | Banging innings against Punjab and Mumbai. |
1. 2011 World Cup Final – Mahi Mumbai Mehme
The 2011 World Cup final is the most memorable moment in Indian cricket history. Sri Lanka had set a target of 275 runs in front of India, and India lost two of its main batsmen in the beginning. Dhoni not only handled the team while batting at number four but also Playing an unbeaten innings of 91 runs* India won. His last six is still fresh in the memories of every Indian cricket fan.
2. 2007 T20 World Cup win
Winning the T20 World Cup in 2007 proved to be a major turn for Indian cricket. Dhoni formed a team with young players and won the T20 World Cup for the first time in the final against Pakistan.
3. IPL Triumph with CSK
Dhoni won his first IPL Trophy to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and this was a great example of his captaincy skills. He made CSK a total of IPL champion a total of five times, leading to his popularity as “Thala”.
4. Dual century in tests
Dhoni scored 224 runs in the Chennai Test against Australia, which is the best Test score by a wicketkeeper-captain. This innings helped India win the match and lead the series.
5. Dhoni’s Adelaide Heroines
In 2012, Dhoni performed brilliantly in the last over in the Adelaide ODI against Australia. He gave India a thrilling victory, hitting a 112 -meter six.
6. Dhaka Dhamaka
After the 2007 World Cup defeat, Dhoni batting at number 3 on a tour of Bangladesh 91 -run unbeaten innings* And won India.
7. Number 1 test ranking
For the first time under Dhoni’s captaincy, India reached number 1 in the ICC Test rankings and remained there for 18 months, which was a historic moment of Indian cricket.
8. Dhoni vs Sri Lanka – 183 not out,
Dhoni batting at number 3 against Sri Lanka in 2005 Scored 183 runs*, Which is still the biggest score of ODI by a wicketkeeper.
9. IPL knockout heroines
Dhoni took his team out of difficult situations several times against Punjab and Mumbai Indians. His performance in 2010 and 2012 IPL matches, especially in 2010 and 2012, is unforgettable.
10. Champions Trophy Wins – Complete ICC Treble
Dhoni achieved the distinction of India becoming the first captain to win the three ICC Trophy by winning the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Dhoni’s learning things
- Patience: Dhoni was always calm under pressure.
- Leadership: He formed a team by giving a chance to young players.
- Finishing: Dhoni’s way of finishing the match in the last over was unique.
Disclaimer:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s career has been inspiring and his moments are real, which is part of Indian cricket history. This article is based on Dhoni’s achievements and his memorable moments, which can never be forgotten.