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Legendary Indian goalkeeper M.S. Dhoni will lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 200th time when he takes the field against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the home ground of MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Wednesday. Dhoni is the most consistent skipper in IPL history. He led CSK to four IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 editions). Although the Mumbai Indians (MI) have won five IPL trophies, the MS-led CSK enjoys the advantage of consistency. He led CSK to the final four stages of the tournament in 11 of 13 league games, with the team finishing second five times.
Dhoni has captained 213 times in the IPL, of which he has won 125 matches, lost 87 and lost one match. His winning percentage of 58.96 makes him one of the most successful IPL captains in the long run.
He also had one season as the skipper of the Rising Pune Supergiant, a team that had a temporary existence in the IPL from 2016 to 2017. He was only able to win five matches and lost nine of 14 in the 2016 season with the franchise, finishing in seventh place. on the scoreboard.
So far he has led CSK in 199 out of 213 matches, winning 120, losing 78 and one no result. His winning percentage with CSK as skipper is 60.30%.
Dhoni is also a successful IPL slugger, hitting 5004 runs in league history with a 39.09 average and over 135 strike rate. He has scored 24 half a century in his IPL career, with a best run of 84*.
This event will no doubt be special for Dhoni, who is likely to be playing his last IPL season, currently 41 years old. His side has enough star power to make this an unforgettable event for the Indian legend with his performances.
As Ruthuraj Gaikwad is in top form with 189 runs in three games, he can count on the support of the consistently stable Devon Conway, his first match partner with whom he has had many memorable stands. The source of support and stability for the team could also be Ajinkya Rahane, who broke a 19-point fifty in the last match against the Indians of Mumbai and the experienced Ambati Rayada.
The team’s true strength lies in its versatile players, able to anchor, land powerful shots and take decisive wickets. Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Shivam Dube and Rajvardhan Hangargekar provide a great support system and variety for CSK with their versatile abilities. However, Stokes’ availability due to knee problems is in question.
These all-rounders are also a big help to the CSK bowling alley, which also includes players like mid-tempo Tushar Deshpande, Sisanda Magala. The absence of pacer Deepak Chakhar will greatly affect CSK. However, the return of spinner Mahish Tikshana is a boost for the four-time champions.
Sitting in fifth place with two wins and a four-point loss, CSK has a long way to go in the competition. But their immediate focus should be Rajasthan Royals, who have looked like the team to beat this season and are in second place with the same stats as CSK in the win-loss department.
Rookie form Jos Battler (152 runs in three games) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (125 runs in three games) is too tough for CSK to ignore. Both can send the ball into the sky right from the start. Fit skipper Sanju Samson (97 runs in three games) and promising goalie-batsman Dhruv Jurel, anchor Devdutt Paddikal and attacking hitters Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmayer add a lot to RR’s game. Hetmeier’s finishing abilities are the key to placing RR or chasing high circulations. He scored 97 runs in three matches, averaging 97, and has a hitting rate of over 176.36.
The RR’s bowling is just as deadly as its strikes. Trent Boult’s speed can create havoc in a powerplay. It is completely unplayable at this stage of the game. Yuzvendra Chahal’s spin took most of RR’s wickets as he is second in the Purple Cap race with eight wickets. If necessary, the experience of Jason Holder and Ravichandran Ashwin can be useful.
Whatever the result, today the fans are promised an exciting game of cricket.
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