NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni has added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap, becoming the first wicket-keeper in IPL history to complete 150 catches behind the stumps.
The 43-year-old legend achieved this remarkable feat during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
The historic moment came when Dhoni pouched a sharp edge from Nehal Wadhera off the bowling of Ravichandran Ashwin.
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It was classic Dhoni. With this, the CSK veteran continued to set new benchmarks, further cementing his legacy as not just a game-changing batter but also the most consistent and impactful wicket-keeper the IPL has ever seen.
Most Catches in IPL by Wicket-keepers
- MS Dhoni: 150 catches
- Dinesh Karthik: 137 catches
- Wriddhiman Saha: 87 catches
- Rishabh Pant: 76 catches
- Quinton de Kock: 66 catches
Even as Punjab Kings posted a daunting 219/6, largely thanks to Priyansh Arya’s record-breaking 103 off 42 balls, Dhoni’s sharp glovework stood out in a game where bowlers were under siege.
Having already retired from international cricket, Dhoni’s continued excellence in the IPL has become the stuff of legend.
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Whether it’s his lightning-quick stumpings, match-winning cameos, or tactical brilliance from behind the stumps, Dhoni proves that age is just a number.
This latest achievement adds to a long list of records, including most dismissals by a wicket-keeper in the IPL.
At 43, Dhoni remains the heartbeat of CSK, and his fitness and reflexes show no signs of fading.
While young guns like Priyansh Arya lit up the scoreboard, it was Dhoni who made history once again with his gloves.
In a game filled with fireworks, it was a quiet piece of brilliance behind the stumps that reminded everyone why Dhoni is, and will always be, one of the greatest to ever play the game.
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