Best innings of MS Dhoni: Mahi's top 3 innings that made him the 'best finisher'

Dhoni best innings: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has led the Indian team to victory in many matches. Many times he kept people tied to the match till the last ball. Chasing a big score, Mahi won the team many times on his own. Let’s take a look at his top 3 successful run chases.

Best innings of Mahendra Singh Dhoni: As soon as one talks about the best finisher in cricket, the name of Mahendra Singh Dhoni comes first in people’s mind. While batting in the middle order, Dhoni took India out of trouble many times. There were many occasions when even after the fall of wickets from the other side, Mahi stood on one front. Let’s take a look at his top 3 finishing innings

In the year 2013, a tri-series tournament was organized in the West Indies. In this, India and Sri Lanka reached the final. Batting first, Sri Lankan team scored 201 runs on the score board. Team India, chasing the score, lost wickets continuously. At one point it seemed that the match had gone out of India’s hands. 9 wickets had fallen, Dhoni and Ishant Sharma were present at the crease.

The pressure increased till the final over. India needed 15 runs in the last 6 balls to win. There was no contact between the first ball and Dhoni’s bat. Now 15 runs were needed from 5 balls and Mahi was on strike. After this Dhoni turned the entire match in the next two balls. First hit a long six and then reduced the pressure with the help of a strong four. Now 5 runs were needed in 3 balls, but Captain Cool needed just one ball. He finished the match with a six with two balls remaining. He was also adjudged man of the match for his exceptional performance in the final.

183 not out against Sri Lanka (2005)

It is the year 2005. One day match was played between Sri Lanka and India in Jaipur. Sri Lanka scored 298 runs with the help of brilliant innings from Kumar Sangakkara and Mahila Jayawardene. Chasing such a big score, India had a very poor start. Tendulkar returned to the pavilion within 5 balls. After this Dhoni came to the crease. Mahi handled the innings with Virender Sehwag.

Dhoni was in a different rhythm that day. Even after Sehwag’s dismissal, he continued to bat fast. Dhoni completed his century in 85 balls. And then by playing an innings of 183 runs in 145 balls, the team won 4 overs already. Dhoni also ended this run chase with a six. Mahi hit 15 fours and 10 sixes in his innings. Dhoni, who led the team to victory, was adjudged the player of the match.

91 not out in the World Cup Final (2011)

Many veterans describe Dhoni’s innings as the best in the 2011 World Cup final. In the final, Captain Cool promoted himself in the batting order in place of Yuvraj Singh. India’s top order had failed in this match as well. After the dismissal of Sehwag and Sachin, the team’s score was 31 runs for 2 wickets. After this Kohli and Gambhir took over the innings. Mahi came on the field after Kohli’s dismissal. Actually Dhoni had played in IPL with Muttiah Muralitharan. In such a situation, Dhoni was more confident against Muralitharan.

In the final, there was an important partnership between Dhoni and Gambhir. However, Gambhir was dismissed after scoring 97 runs. Dhoni was present at the crease till the last moment and in the end he finished the match in his style. Dhoni made India the World Cup winner after 28 years by hitting a six. The ‘Best Finisher’ was also awarded the Man of the Match award in this match.