Dhoni has won matches in the last over against these seven bowlers

Apr 22, 2022

By: Rounak Jain

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one person you can trust to win the game for you even in the very last over.

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Memorable winning shots by MSD

Let’s look at some of the bowlers against whom Dhoni has won the match in the last over.

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Jaydev Unadkat, Mumbai Indians, 2022

Dhoni hit 16 runs in 4 balls to clinch the match from Mumbai who were looking to register their first win in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

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Tom Curran, Delhi Capitals, 2021

Dhoni hit three fours in three balls and took CSK to the finals of the IPL 2021 as Curran failed to defend 13 runs in the last over.

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Corey Anderson, Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2018

With 16 needed to win in the last over, Dhoni hit a six on the fourth ball after CSK’s Dwayne Bravo gave a fiery start of 11 runs.

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Axar Patel, Kings XI Punjab, 2016

Dhoni took Axar Patel to the cleaners, hitting 22 runs in the last over to defeat Punjab.

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Shaminda Eranga, Sri Lanka, 2013

Dhoni took the game away from Sri Lanka in the 2013 ODI series after scoring a quick 16 runs in four balls to bring home the game for India.

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Clint McKay, Australia, 2012

Dhoni hit a quick 11 runs in 3 balls to win the game for India in the 2012 ODI series against Australia, including a six that went 112 metres.

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Irfan Pathan, Kings XI Punjab, 2010

Dhoni hit 18 runs in four balls against Pathan to bring home the game for CSK.

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