IPL 2025: 3 big records that MS Dhoni can accomplish in CSK vs RCB match

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and fans are in for a treat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While the match itself promises fireworks, all eyes will be on MS Dhoni, who is on the verge of rewriting history with three major milestones within his grasp.

1. Dhoni set to surpass Suresh Raina's record

For years, MS Dhoni has been the heart and soul of CSK, leading them to multiple IPL titles and delivering unforgettable match-winning knocks. Now, he stands just 19 runs away from surpassing Suresh Raina as CSK’s highest run-scorer in IPL history.

Currently, Raina holds the record with 4,687 runs in 171 innings, while Dhoni is close behind at 4,669 runs in 202 innings. Given Dhoni’s ability to rise to the occasion, fans at Chepauk will be eagerly waiting to witness history being made.

2. A wicketkeeping record within reach

Dhoni’s contributions go far beyond his batting. His lightning-quick reflexes behind the stumps have made him one of the most feared wicketkeepers in the game. He’s already taken 148 catches for CSK, and with just two more, he will reach the 150-catch milestone.

But that’s not all. If Dhoni manages five dismissals in the match, he will complete 200 dismissals for CSK in the IPL, a testament to his brilliance with the gloves.

3. First player to score 1500 runs at Chepauk

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, has been Dhoni’s fortress over the years. In 59 IPL innings, he has accumulated 1,469 runs at the venue. Suresh Raina currently leads the charts with 1,498 runs in 55 innings.

If Dhoni scores 31 more runs against RCB, he will become the first player in IPL history to breach the 1,500-run mark at Chepauk, adding yet another achievement to his illustrious career.