On April 25, 2025, the Ma Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai witnessed a moment that will be engraved in cricket folklore. Ms. Dona,legend Chennai Super King Captain, strode into the field to participate in his 400th T20 competition IPL 2025 conflict Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chepauk crowd burst into applause, celebrating not only a number but the enduring legacy of cricket idols, whose name is synonymous with T20 Excellence.

MS Dhoni wins 400 matches in shortest format

Dhoni’s 400th T20 appearance put him in a rare club – he is just the fourth Indian, about to reach this milestone, joins Rohit Sharma,,,,, Dinesh Karthikand Virat Kohli. However, his journey is unique. Since his T20 debut India In 2006, Doni redefines the role of a goalkeeper and captain. In 400 T20s, he hovered around 136 with strike speed, known for his 28-50s and ended with style.

His influence is most obvious in the IPL, where he led CSK to five championships and nine finals, cementing his position as the most successful captain in league history. Dhoni’s numbers only match his tactical acuity and remain calm under pressure. Even though age relieved his batting explosiveness, his glove work remained sharp and his presence continued to inspire teammates and fans.

In all languages, it will be spelled for Namma Thala! 💛🦁7️⃣#Thala400 #whistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/vbmc8ry69k

– Chennai Super King (@chennaiipl) April 25, 2025

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Dhoni leads CSK experience in the crisis of IPL 2025

Dhoni’s 400th T20 was in a turbulent period of CSK. The 2025 season is full of challenges: a series of losses, unfortunate supreme orders and damage to the captain Travel Giikwadwhich forced Dhoni to retake his leadership role. The franchise was once a consistent model and now finds itself in a strait at the bottom of the table, with the power game in a strait and underperforming mid-order.

However, in adversity, Dhoni’s leadership has always been a beacon. He has raised his orders and seeks to stabilize the situation and inject momentum when needed. Behind the stump, his reflections violated his 43 years, age-violating the stump and critical dismissal. CSK’s faithful, although disappointed with the team’s results, is still behind their amulets, hoping to reminisce about a past comeback.

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