MS Dhoni vs Sri Lanka record
MS Dhoni has scored 2,140 runs in 62 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 64.85 (strike rate 88.1), with 1 hundred and 19 fifties. In T20Is: 213 runs in 14 matches at an average of 42.60 (strike rate 131.5).
76MatchesODI 62 · T20I 14
2,353Runsaverage 61.92 · SR 90.8
107Highest score1 hundreds · 19 fifties
MS Dhoni against Sri Lanka by format
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 62 | 2,140 | 64.85 | 88.1 |
| T20I | 14 | 213 | 42.60 | 131.5 |
MS Dhoni against Sri Lanka year by year
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ODI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 ODI | 9 | 297 | 99.00 | 87.1 |
| 2017 T20I | 4 | 84 | 84.00 | 155.6 |
| 2016 T20I | 4 | 18 | 18.00 | 163.6 |
| 2014 T20I | 1 | 4 | — | 57.1 |
12 earlier years
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 ODI | 2 | 45 | — | 86.5 |
| 2012 ODI | 9 | 243 | 48.60 | 104.7 |
| 2012 T20I | 1 | 16 | — | 114.3 |
| 2011 ODI | 1 | 91 | — | 115.2 |
| 2010 ODI | 8 | 230 | 38.33 | 66.5 |
| 2010 T20I | 1 | 23 | — | 121.1 |
| 2009 ODI | 10 | 509 | 72.71 | 93.7 |
| 2009 T20I | 3 | 68 | 22.67 | 119.3 |
| 2008 ODI | 10 | 447 | 63.86 | 81.6 |
| 2007 ODI | 5 | 115 | 57.50 | 80.4 |
| 2006 ODI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 ODI | 6 | 163 | 54.33 | 112.4 |
MS Dhoni's best innings against Sri Lanka
Fifties and hundreds, highest first
| Score | Balls | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | 111 | 18 Dec 2009 |
| 94 | 96 | 5 Feb 2009 |
| 91* | 79 | 2 Apr 2011 |
| 88* | 95 | 5 Feb 2008 |
| 80 | 73 | 12 Nov 2005 |
MS Dhoni against Sri Lanka by ground
| Ground | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Premadasa Stadium | 15 | 512 | 51.20 | 86.6 |
| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 9 | 285 | 47.50 | 70.5 |
| Shere Bangla National Stadium | 6 | 108 | 54.00 | 85.7 |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 4 | 186 | 186.00 | 90.3 |
| Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground | 3 | 120 | 60.00 | 99.2 |
| IS Bindra Stadium | 3 | 53 | 26.50 | 160.6 |
| ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| VCA Stadium, Jamtha | 2 | 116 | 58.00 | 94.3 |
Sri Lanka bowlers MS Dhoni has faced most
Balls faced, runs and dismissals, in internationals
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 276 | 231 | 2 | 83.7 |
| Lasith Malinga | 227 | 259 | 3 | 114.1 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 214 | 198 | 4 | 92.5 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 196 | 123 | 2 | 62.8 |
| Thisara Perera | 170 | 178 | 7 | 104.7 |
| Angelo Mathews | 134 | 137 | 2 | 102.2 |
| Suraj Randiv | 134 | 95 | 2 | 70.9 |
| Thilan Thushara | 114 | 106 | 1 | 93.0 |
MS Dhoni's batting in every match against Sri Lanka
Newest first. * not out
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2017 | 16* | 10 | Won |
| 22 Dec 2017 | 28 | 21 | Won |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 39* | 22 | Won |
| 13 Dec 2017 | 7 | 5 | Won |
| 10 Dec 2017 | 65 | 87 | Lost |
56 older innings
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sept 2017 | 1* | 1 | Won |
| 3 Sept 2017 | 1* | 1 | Won |
| 31 Aug 2017 | 49* | 42 | Won |
| 27 Aug 2017 | 67* | 86 | Won |
| 24 Aug 2017 | 45* | 68 | Won |
| 8 Jun 2017 | 63 | 52 | Lost |
| 1 Mar 2016 | 7* | 4 | Won |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 9* | 5 | Won |
| 9 Feb 2016 | 2 | 2 | Lost |
| 6 Apr 2014 | 4* | 7 | Lost |
| 11 Jul 2013 | 45* | 52 | Won |
| 7 Aug 2012 | 16* | 14 | Won |
| 4 Aug 2012 | 58 | 38 | Won |
| 28 Jul 2012 | 31 | 49 | Won |
| 24 Jul 2012 | 11 | 16 | Lost |
| 21 Jul 2012 | 35 | 29 | Won |
| 13 Mar 2012 | 46* | 26 | Won |
| 14 Feb 2012 | 58* | 69 | Tied |
| 8 Feb 2012 | 4 | 5 | Won |
| 2 Apr 2011 | 91* | 79 | Won |
| 28 Aug 2010 | 67 | 100 | Lost |
| 22 Aug 2010 | 10 | 16 | Lost |
| 16 Aug 2010 | 23* | 38 | Won |
| 24 Jun 2010 | 38 | 50 | Won |
| 22 Jun 2010 | 41 | 53 | Lost |
| 11 May 2010 | 23* | 19 | Lost |
| 13 Jan 2010 | 14 | 19 | Lost |
| 5 Jan 2010 | 37 | 70 | Lost |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 107 | 111 | Lost |
| 15 Dec 2009 | 72 | 53 | Won |
| 12 Dec 2009 | 46 | 28 | Won |
| 9 Dec 2009 | 9 | 12 | Lost |
| 14 Sept 2009 | 56 | 62 | Won |
| 12 Sept 2009 | 8 | 18 | Lost |
| 10 Feb 2009 | 13 | 17 | Won |
| 8 Feb 2009 | 53 | 58 | Lost |
| 5 Feb 2009 | 94 | 96 | Won |
| 3 Feb 2009 | 35* | 45 | Won |
| 31 Jan 2009 | 23 | 35 | Won |
| 28 Jan 2009 | 61* | 65 | Won |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 1 | 7 | Lost |
| 27 Aug 2008 | 71 | 80 | Won |
| 24 Aug 2008 | 76 | 80 | Won |
| 20 Aug 2008 | 39 | 54 | Won |
| 18 Aug 2008 | 6 | 28 | Lost |
| 6 Jul 2008 | 49 | 74 | Lost |
| 3 Jul 2008 | 67 | 62 | Won |
| 19 Feb 2008 | 50* | 68 | Won |
| 5 Feb 2008 | 88* | 95 | No result |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 0 | 1 | Lost |
| 14 Feb 2007 | 67* | 74 | Won |
| 11 Feb 2007 | 48 | 68 | Lost |
| 12 Nov 2005 | 80 | 73 | Won |
| 6 Nov 2005 | 0 | 1 | Lost |
| 3 Nov 2005 | 45* | 43 | Won |
| 25 Oct 2005 | 38 | 28 | Won |
MS Dhoni vs Sri Lanka: questions and answers
- How many matches has MS Dhoni played against Sri Lanka?
- MS Dhoni has played 76 matches against Sri Lanka (62 in ODIs, 14 in T20Is), from 2005 to 2019. India won 50 and lost 21 of them.
- How many runs has MS Dhoni scored against Sri Lanka?
- MS Dhoni has scored 2,353 runs in 61 innings against Sri Lanka at an average of 61.92 and a strike rate of 90.8 (2,140 runs at an average of 64.85 in ODIs, 213 runs at an average of 42.60 in T20Is).
- What is MS Dhoni's highest score against Sri Lanka?
- MS Dhoni's highest score against Sri Lanka is 107 off 111 balls (ODI) at VCA Stadium, Jamtha on 18 December 2009.
- How many hundreds has MS Dhoni scored against Sri Lanka?
- MS Dhoni has scored 1 hundred and 19 fifties against Sri Lanka.
- Where has MS Dhoni scored the most runs against Sri Lanka?
- At R Premadasa Stadium: 512 runs in 14 innings against Sri Lanka, at an average of 51.20.
- How does MS Dhoni usually get out against Sri Lanka?
- Of MS Dhoni's 38 dismissals against Sri Lanka: caught 25, bowled 9, lbw 3 and run out 1. Thisara Perera has dismissed MS Dhoni most often, 7 times in 170 balls.
- When did MS Dhoni last play against Sri Lanka?
- On 6 July 2019 (ODI) at Headingley: MS Dhoni did not bat or bowl. India won that match.