MS Dhoni becomes the first player to be part of 150 victories as he sets a new IPL record
On Sunday, April 28, the legend of CSK MS Dhoni set a new IPL record as he became the first player in the history of the T20 tournament to have 150 victories. Dhoni achieved the feat after the Super Kings beat the SunRisers by 78 runs, bowling out the batting powerhouses for just 134 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
In the IPL, MS Dhoni has played 259 matches, having been a part of the T20 league since the inaugural edition in 2008. The 42-year-old is the joint-most successful captain in the IPL with five titles. Ahead of the ongoing season, Dhoni handed over the reins of the Super Kings to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
MOST MATCHES WON BY A PLAYER IN IPL
1. MS Dhoni, 150
2. Ravindra Jadeja, 133
3. Rohit Sharma, 133
4. Dinesh Karthik, 125
5. Suresh Raina: 122
MS Dhoni already holds the record for the most successful captain in the IPL with 133 victories, whereas Rohit Sharma is in second place with 87 victories.