Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as Captain Cool, is one of the most celebrated cricketers in the history of Indian cricket. His presence on the field brought a sense of calmness, and his powerful hitting towards the end of an innings made him a formidable finisher.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dhoni played several memorable One-Day International (ODI) innings that left cricket enthusiasts in awe. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit three of his top ODI innings:-
139 vs. Australia – Mohali, 19th October 2013:*
In this high-stakes encounter against Australia, Dhoni demonstrated his ability to thrive under pressure. Coming in to bat at a crucial moment, he played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 139 runs off 121 balls. Dhoni’s powerful hitting led India to a formidable total of 303/9.
91 vs. Sri Lanka – Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium), ICC Cricket World Cup Final, 2nd April 2011:*
If there was one match that defined Dhoni’s legacy, it was the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final. In pursuit of 275 runs, Dhoni, the captain, promoted himself up the order. He exhibited exemplary composure and aggression, scoring an unbeaten 91 runs off 79 balls. The highlight of the innings was the iconic winning six, which not only sealed India’s victory but also brought home the World Cup after 28 years.
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183 vs. Sri Lanka – Jaipur, 31st October 2005:*
