Chennai Super Kings legend and former captain, MS Dhoni, once again proved that age is just a number. While his batting prowess may not be as dazzling as in previous seasons in 2025, his agility behind the stumps remains unparalleled.
Sports News: MS Dhoni's performance this season hasn't met fan expectations. In several matches where the team desperately needed his batting, Dhoni came in lower down the order and couldn't deliver a winning performance. However, in the match against Punjab Kings on April 8th, although Dhoni didn't score a significant batting contribution, he achieved a major milestone in wicketkeeping. Dhoni became the first wicketkeeper in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to take 150 catches behind the stumps.
Dhoni Becomes the First Wicketkeeper to Achieve 150 Catches in IPL History
During the match, when Dhoni caught Nehal Wadhera off Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling, it wasn't just another wicket—it was his 150th IPL catch. This achievement cemented his position as the first wicketkeeper in IPL history to reach this landmark. This special feat once again places Dhoni ahead of all other wicketkeepers.
Top 5 Wicketkeepers with the Most Catches
Rank Player Catches
1 MS Dhoni 150
2 Dinesh Karthik 137
3 Wriddhiman Saha 87
4 Rishabh Pant 76
5 Quinton de Kock 66
A Glimpse of His Old Batting Form
While achieving a new milestone behind the stumps, Dhoni also displayed a hint of his past batting brilliance. Promoted to number 5 in the batting order, he played a quickfire 27-run innings.
Balls: 12
Runs: 27
Fours: 1
Sixes: 3
Strike Rate: 225
Although Chennai didn't win despite his aggressive innings, fans were relieved to see 'Captain Cool' once again pushing himself higher up the batting order. The reaction on social media following Dhoni's innings was significant. Many fans expressed their hope that Dhoni would bat higher in upcoming matches and return to his familiar finishing role.
