MS Dhoni vs South Africa record
MS Dhoni has scored 816 runs in 35 ODIs against South Africa at an average of 32.64 (strike rate 88.3), with 4 fifties. In T20Is: 204 runs in 13 matches at an average of 34.00 (strike rate 137.8), with 1 fifty.
48MatchesODI 35 · T20I 13
1,020Runsaverage 32.90 · SR 95.1
92*Highest score0 hundreds · 5 fifties
MS Dhoni against South Africa by format
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 35 | 816 | 32.64 | 88.3 |
| T20I | 13 | 204 | 34.00 | 137.8 |
MS Dhoni against South Africa year by year
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ODI | 1 | 34 | 34.00 | 73.9 |
| 2018 ODI | 6 | 69 | 34.50 | 81.2 |
| 2018 T20I | 3 | 80 | 40.00 | 160.0 |
| 2017 ODI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 ODI | 6 | 230 | 46.00 | 98.7 |
14 earlier years
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 T20I | 2 | 25 | 25.00 | 125.0 |
| 2014 T20I | 1 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 ODI | 4 | 111 | 37.00 | 86.7 |
| 2012 T20I | 2 | 23 | — | 176.9 |
| 2011 ODI | 6 | 87 | 17.40 | 59.2 |
| 2011 T20I | 1 | 10 | — | 90.9 |
| 2010 ODI | 3 | 103 | 51.50 | 145.1 |
| 2010 T20I | 1 | 16 | — | 266.7 |
| 2009 T20I | 1 | 5 | 5.00 | 41.7 |
| 2007 ODI | 2 | 14 | 14.00 | 93.3 |
| 2007 T20I | 1 | 45 | 45.00 | 136.4 |
| 2006 ODI | 4 | 139 | 34.75 | 95.9 |
| 2006 T20I | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2005 ODI | 2 | 29 | 14.50 | 53.7 |
MS Dhoni's best innings against South Africa
Fifties and hundreds, highest first
| Score | Balls | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 92* | 86 | 14 Oct 2015 |
| 68* | 35 | 24 Feb 2010 |
| 65 | 71 | 5 Dec 2013 |
| 55 | 48 | 26 Nov 2006 |
| 52* | 28 | 21 Feb 2018 |
MS Dhoni against South Africa by ground
| Ground | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderers Stadium | 6 | 161 | 40.25 | 85.6 |
| SuperSport Park | 6 | 101 | 50.50 | 116.1 |
| Kingsmead | 5 | 107 | 26.75 | 82.9 |
| Newlands | 4 | 82 | 20.50 | 88.2 |
| St George's Park | 3 | 41 | 13.67 | 89.1 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 2 | 39 | 19.50 | 70.9 |
| Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont | 2 | 14 | 14.00 | 93.3 |
| Holkar Cricket Stadium | 1 | 92 | — | 107.0 |
South Africa bowlers MS Dhoni has faced most
Balls faced, runs and dismissals, in internationals
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morné Morkel | 101 | 80 | 3 | 79.2 |
| Dale Steyn | 92 | 108 | 3 | 117.4 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 80 | 61 | 1 | 76.3 |
| Jacques Kallis | 77 | 77 | 2 | 100.0 |
| JP Duminy | 74 | 63 | 0 | 85.1 |
| Johan Botha | 57 | 55 | 1 | 96.5 |
| Charl Langeveldt | 54 | 58 | 2 | 107.4 |
| Imran Tahir | 54 | 48 | 2 | 88.9 |
MS Dhoni's batting in every match against South Africa
Newest first. * not out
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2019 | 34 | 46 | Won |
| 24 Feb 2018 | 12 | 11 | Won |
| 21 Feb 2018 | 52* | 28 | Lost |
| 18 Feb 2018 | 16 | 11 | Won |
| 13 Feb 2018 | 13 | 17 | Won |
38 older innings
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2018 | 42* | 43 | Lost |
| 7 Feb 2018 | 10 | 22 | Won |
| 1 Feb 2018 | 4* | 3 | Won |
| 25 Oct 2015 | 27 | 29 | Lost |
| 22 Oct 2015 | 15 | 16 | Won |
| 18 Oct 2015 | 47 | 61 | Lost |
| 14 Oct 2015 | 92* | 86 | Won |
| 11 Oct 2015 | 31 | 30 | Lost |
| 5 Oct 2015 | 5 | 8 | Lost |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 20* | 12 | Lost |
| 22 Feb 2015 | 18 | 11 | Won |
| 4 Apr 2014 | 0* | 1 | Won |
| 8 Dec 2013 | 19 | 31 | Lost |
| 5 Dec 2013 | 65 | 71 | Lost |
| 6 Jun 2013 | 27 | 26 | Won |
| 2 Oct 2012 | 23* | 13 | Won |
| 12 Mar 2011 | 12* | 21 | Lost |
| 23 Jan 2011 | 5 | 10 | Lost |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 2 | 8 | Lost |
| 18 Jan 2011 | 5 | 12 | Won |
| 15 Jan 2011 | 38 | 61 | Won |
| 12 Jan 2011 | 25 | 35 | Lost |
| 9 Jan 2011 | 10* | 11 | Won |
| 2 May 2010 | 16* | 6 | Won |
| 27 Feb 2010 | 9 | 7 | Lost |
| 24 Feb 2010 | 68* | 35 | Won |
| 21 Feb 2010 | 26 | 29 | Won |
| 16 Jun 2009 | 5 | 12 | Lost |
| 20 Sept 2007 | 45 | 33 | Won |
| 1 Jul 2007 | 14* | 11 | Won |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 0 | 4 | Won |
| 3 Dec 2006 | 44 | 49 | Lost |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 0 | 2 | Won |
| 29 Nov 2006 | 26 | 21 | Lost |
| 26 Nov 2006 | 55 | 48 | Lost |
| 22 Nov 2006 | 14 | 27 | Lost |
| 28 Nov 2005 | 12 | 26 | Won |
| 16 Nov 2005 | 17 | 28 | Lost |
MS Dhoni vs South Africa: questions and answers
- How many matches has MS Dhoni played against South Africa?
- MS Dhoni has played 48 matches against South Africa (35 in ODIs, 13 in T20Is), from 2005 to 2019. India won 26 and lost 21 of them.
- How many runs has MS Dhoni scored against South Africa?
- MS Dhoni has scored 1,020 runs in 43 innings against South Africa at an average of 32.90 and a strike rate of 95.1 (816 runs at an average of 32.64 in ODIs, 204 runs at an average of 34.00 in T20Is).
- What is MS Dhoni's highest score against South Africa?
- MS Dhoni's highest score against South Africa is 92 not out off 86 balls (ODI) at Holkar Cricket Stadium on 14 October 2015.
- How many hundreds has MS Dhoni scored against South Africa?
- MS Dhoni has scored no hundreds and 5 fifties against South Africa.
- Where has MS Dhoni scored the most runs against South Africa?
- At Wanderers Stadium: 161 runs in 5 innings against South Africa, at an average of 40.25.
- How does MS Dhoni usually get out against South Africa?
- Of MS Dhoni's 31 dismissals against South Africa: caught 21, bowled 6 and run out 4. Morné Morkel has dismissed MS Dhoni most often, 3 times in 101 balls.
- When did MS Dhoni last play against South Africa?
- On 5 June 2019 (ODI) at The Rose Bowl: 34 off 46 balls. India won that match.