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MS Dhoni, the legendary captain of Chennai Super Kings, added another feather to his crown during Match 62 of the IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In T20 cricket, the 43-year-old became the fourth Indian batsman to hit 350 sixes, joining an elite group that includes Rohit Sharma (542), Virat Kohli (434), and Suryakumar Yadav (368).
This 350-six milestone further establishes Dhoni's reputation as one of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket. Over a period of 18 IPL seasons and numerous international matches, the CSK captain has demonstrated amazing consistency despite the rise and retirement of cricket's great hitters' during the contemporary time.
Dhoni reached the landmark in characteristic fashion during the 16th over of CSK's innings. Facing Riyan Parag's round-arm delivery, the veteran wicketkeeper-batter stood his ground and launched the ball flat over the bowler's head with trademark power. This was his only maximum of the match, where he scored 16 off 17 deliveries before being caught brilliantly by Tushar Deshpande at short fine leg.
IPL Career: 264 sixes (3rd all-time, after Rohit's 297 and Chris Gayle's 357).
2025 Season: 12 sixes in 196 runs at 135.2 strike rate
Overall T20s: Now 350+ sixes in 20-over format
Match Context: CSK's Mixed Innings
The highlight of CSK's innings was Dhoni's milestone and also the innings was a story of disparate performances.
Young player Ayush Mhatre provided early momentum throuhgh his incredible performance of 43 (20 balls).
Dewald Brevis contributed 42 (25) in a crucial 59-run stand with Shivam Dube
Late collapse restricted CSK to 187/8, possibly 20 runs short on this batting-friendly pitch
The legendary finisher now finds himself in illustrious company:
Chris Gayle - 1,056 sixes (all-time record)
Rohit Sharma - 542
Virat Kohli - 434
Suryakumar Yadav - 368
MS Dhoni - 350*
Maintains 135+ strike rate this IPL season
Remains CSK's crisis man in death overs
His 264 IPL sixes are most by any wicketkeeper-batter
In their upcoming games, Dhoni's finishing abilities will be essential as CSK looks to the next round of the tournament. With every appearance potentially being his last in the yellow jersey, each maximum from his bat becomes a special moment for cricket fans worldwide.
CSK: 187/8 (20 overs)
Mhatre 43 (20), Brevis 42 (25)
Achievement highlights his longevity and power-hitting prowess:
This most recent achievement serves as yet another proof to Dhoni's continuing influence on the shortest format, demonstrating that he remains one of the most feared scorers in cricket history, even in the more mature stages of his career.
