MS Dhoni has shattered many records in his illustrious career. As India is about to play the third game in Ranchi against Australia later this afternoon, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja could script this unique record in the match. Dhoni, who has always been quite handy for the bowlers and has guided them when it comes to bowling in the right areas. Dhoni and Jadeja have dismissed 28 batsmen so far in the ODIs. The duo is just one wicket away from surpassing Venkatesh Prasad and Nayan Mongia, who also effected 28 dismissals as a bowler-keeper pair in ODIs. MS Dhoni Meets Fans Ahead of Ind vs Aus 3rd ODI 2019; Obliges Fans With Autographs, Selfies Ahead of Possible Hometown Farewell (Watch Video).

Jadeja, who made his debut in February 2009, has emerged as one of the most successful all-rounders. Having played 149 matches, Jadeja has snapped 172 wickets. Out of which 28 wickets have been snapped by Dhoni’s assistance. The duo has even dismissed Shaun Marsh in the second ODI. The Indians won the second match by 8 runs in Nagpur. MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav & Others Hit the Nets at JSCA Ahead of India vs Australia, 3rd ODI 2019 (See Pics & Video).

During the match, Virat Kohli scored his 40th half-century and guided India to a respectable score of 250 runs. The bowlers, on the other hand, were quite phenomenal who restricted the Aussies 8 runs short of the target. It was Vijay Shankar who stole away the limelight in the last over by snapping two wickets and thereby wrapping up the innings of the Australians. MS Dhoni Hosts Team India for Dinner at Ranchi Home Ahead of IND vs AUS 3rd ODI; Yuzvendra Chahal Thanks Former Skipper & Sakshi Dhoni (See Pics).

Talking about the match today, the fans in Ranchi would expect their local hero, MS Dhoni, to set the stadium on fireworks with towering sixes. The match will start today at 1.30 PM at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association.

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