On April 25, 2025, the Ma Chidambaram stadium in Chennai was witness to a moment that will be engraved in the cricket folklore. Ms Dhonithe legendary Chennai Super Kings Captain walked on the field to play his 400th T20 match during the IPL 2025 clash Sunrisers Hyderabad. The crowd of Chepauk broke out in a catchy ovation, celebrating not only a number, but the lasting heritage of a cricket icon whose name is synonymous with T20 excellence.
MS Dhoni reaches a 400 game colossus in the shortest format
The 400th appearance of the T20 of Dhoni places him in a rarefied club – he is only the fourth Indian to reach this stage, joining Rohit Sharma,, Dinesh KarthikAnd Virat Kohli. However, his journey is unique. Since he made his debut in T20 for India In 2006, Dhoni redefined the role of a ticket office and a captain. Through 400 T20, he accumulated more than 7,500 points at a striking pace that oscillates around 136, with 28 years 50 and a reputation to finish games in style.
Its impact is the most pronounced in the IPL, where he led CSK to five titles and nine finals, cement his status as the most successful captain in the history of the League. With more than 5,300 IPL points and nearly 200 layoffs as a counter goalkeeper, Dhoni’s numbers are only equaled by his tactical sense and his calm under pressure. Even if age has tempered its explosiveness in the stick, its glove work remains clear and its presence continues to inspire its teammates and the fans.
In all languages, it spends Yellove for Namma Thala! 💛🦁7️⃣# Thala400 #Whistlepodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/vbmc8ry69k
– Chennai Super Kings (@Chennaiipl) April 25, 2025
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Dhoni directs the CSK through the crisis in IPL 2025
Dhoni’s 400th T20 arrives at a turbulent time for CSK. The 2025 season was responsible for challenges: a series of losses, a poor failed order and the injury to the captain Ruturaj GaikwadWhich forced Dhoni in the role of leadership. The franchise, formerly a model of coherence, is now found to languish at the bottom of the table, struggling with power problems and an underperforming average order.
However, in the middle of adversity, Dhoni’s leadership was a lighthouse. He struck higher in order, trying to stabilize the sleeves and inject momentum if necessary. Behind the strains, his reflexes challenged his 43 years, with strains defying age and crucial layoffs. The faithful of the CSK, although disappointed with the team’s results, continue to rally to their talisman, hoping for a turnaround recalling past returns.
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