In the 2016 IPL season, MS Dhoni showcased his abilities as a seasoned cricket player, despite the challenges he faced throughout the tournament. Here are the top three stats that stand out for MS Dhoni during this season:
Highest Score: Dhoni recorded his highest score of the season as 64 runs off 32 balls against Kings XI Punjab on May 21, 2016. This innings exhibited his explosive batting style, highlighted by the inclusion of 4 fours and 5 sixes, and it played a pivotal role in showcasing his ability to accelerate the score in critical moments.
Total Runs: Over the course of the 2016 season, Dhoni accumulated a total of 284 runs. This placed him at 20th position among the highest run-scorers of the season, indicating his contributions to the team despite facing difficult situations in several matches.
Total Sixes: Throughout the season, Dhoni hit a total of 14 sixes, which ranked him 7th in the list of players with the most sixes in the tournament. This statistic is particularly noteworthy as it reflects his capacity to score quickly and his effectiveness in power-hitting situations.
Together, these stats highlight MS Dhoni's continued impact and performance as a crucial player for his team in the 2016 IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Lions | 22* | 10 | 2 | 1 | 220.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 41 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 107.89 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 23* | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.66 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Gujarat Lions | 30* | 18 | 2 | 2 | 166.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 27 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 135.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 30 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 8* | 22 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 64* | 32 | 4 | 5 | 200.00 |
