Xtra Time Web Desk: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni on Monday joined an elite list of cricketers by becoming the seventh player to score 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni achieved this feat during a game against the Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It took him 208 innings to reach the landmark.
The other members of the 5000-run club include Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, and AB de Villiers. Dhoni’s milestone was achieved in style as he hit a six and a four in consecutive balls off Mark Wood. However, he was dismissed soon after trying to hit another six.
Dhoni hit consecutive sixes of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mark Wood to reach the milestone. The CSK skipper has been a stalwart of the IPL since its inception and has won three titles with his team.
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Dhoni’s achievement is a testament to his consistency and longevity in the tournament. He is widely regarded as one of the best finishers in the game and has a reputation for leading his team to victory in high-pressure situations. His contribution to the IPL and Indian cricket, in general, cannot be overstated, and his fans will hope that he continues to entertain them with his exploits on the field.