Top 10 Best Innings of MS Dhoni
1. 113 not out vs Pakistan, Chennai, December 30, 2012 — ODIs
India were 5 down for only 29 Runs when MS Dhoni rescued team once again. In a high pressure game Captain Cool remained calm and took India to a respectable 227.
India eventually Lost the match.
2. 92 vs South Africa, Indore, August 2015 — ODIs
World knows How good a finisher MS Dhoni is, but some of the best Innings of MS Dhoni came in first innings when he was left alone in a pressure cooker situation. This one is another evidence. India kept losing wicket at one end and Dhoni kept scoring runs from another end. Took India to a total of 247 which their bowler defended perfectly.
3. 224 vs Australia, Chennai, February 24, 2003 — Tests
224 in 265 balls helped India set a mammoth 572 in First Inning. Eventually India went on to win the match and lead the series by 1-0. This was a typical and one of the best innings of MS Dhoni.
4. 183 not out vs Sri Lanka, Jaipur, December 12, 2005 — ODIs
One of the first glimpse of Dhoni the Finisher and destroyer. He was promoted to 1st down to chase down Sri Lanka’s 298. He broke many records through this inning and announced his grand arrival on international stage.
5. 91 not out vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai, April 2, 2011 — ODIs
World Cup Final. Packed Wankhede. India lost Sehwag, Tendulkar and Kohli in this pressure game. Out Of Form Dhoni promoted himself ahead of in form Yuvraj. Rest became history when world saw one of the best innings of MS Dhoni.
6. 139 not out vs Australia, Mohali, October, 2013 — ODIs
Dhoni came when India were 4 down for 76 and then 6 down for 154 in 32 overs. First he calmed things in middle and then in last overs toyed with Aussie bowlers and took India to 303 in 50 Overs.
India lost this match in final over.
7. 76 not out vs England, Lord’s, July 23, 2007 — Tests
A match saving inning by Dhoni against high class swing bowling attack of England. He batted with lower order and soaked all the pressure to save the test and win the series in England.
8. 95 vs West Indies, Kingston, June 28, 2009 — ODIs
A great inning in losing cause. Dhoni batted alone and took India to 188 from 82/8.
9. 45 not out vs Sri Lanka, Port of Spain, July 11, 2013 — ODIs
Tri series final, India losing wickets at one end but Dhoni remained composed and took the match to last over. 15 Runs in last over, first ball dot and next three balls went on for 6 4 6.
10. 71 vs England, Manchester, August 2014 — Tests
An inning applauded by opposition as well. Against Seam and Swing of Board & Anderson Indian batting lineup fell apart. But Dhoni made sure that India could score as much as possible. He showed amazing compose and weird but successful technique to make 71 runs in 133 balls.
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