MS Dhoni is the joint-most successful captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles while Rohit Sharma has led Mumbai Indians the similar number of trophies. Dhoni has been CSK’s key player not just as a captain but as a batsman and wicketkeeper as well. Meanwhile, Dhoni is now on the verge of becoming the most successful wicket-keeper in IPL. CSK vs DC IPL 2019 Qualifier 2: It Is MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant Among Key Battles for Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals.
The Super Kings’ wicket-keeper needs three more dismissals to surpass Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Dinesh Karthik to become the wicket-keeper with most dismissals in IPL. The CSK captain could well achieve this feat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL 2019 Qualifier 2.
Currently, Dhoni stands on 129 dismissals from 188 matches. His dismissals include 91 catches and 38 stumpings. Karthik, who leads the list, has 131 dismissals against his name with 91 catches and 38 stumpings. Interestingly, KKR’s Robin Uthappa, who no more keeps wickets, is third on the list with 90 dismissals, he has 58 catches and 32 stumpings against his name. CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of IPL 2019 Qualifier 2 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Encounters!
Dhoni has been in great form both with bat and gloves. He is CSK’s leading run-scorer this season and thus far has scored 405 runs from 13 matches, which includes three half-centuries. He has been already produced some superb stumpings this season.
Meanwhile, Dhoni will be looking to take CSK to yet another IPL final as they face Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2. The Winner of this match will take on Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2019 final on May 12, Sunday.
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