MS Dhoni creates history, becomes first player to achieve this big feat in IPL

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NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni etched his name even deeper into IPL history on Monday as he became the first player to record 200 dismissals in the tournament. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain achieved the remarkable feat during their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium.Dhoni reached the milestone in the 14th over when he stumped Ayush Badoni off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling. The veteran wicketkeeper was lightning-quick behind the stumps, collecting a quicker delivery cleanly and whipping off the bails in a flash. The TV umpire confirmed that Dhoni’s gloves were fully behind the stumps, validating the stumping — his 46th in IPL.Also See: CSK vs LSG The 43-year-old, playing his 271st IPL match, has now taken 201 dismissals, including 155 catches and 46 stumpings. He later added to his tally with a smart catch to dismiss LSG skipper Rishabh Pant , who top-scored for the hosts with 63 off 49 balls.Despite Pant’s efforts, Lucknow Super Giants could only post 166/7 in their 20 overs.With this milestone, Dhoni further cements his legacy as IPL’s greatest wicketkeeper, showcasing elite reflexes and awareness even after 18 seasons.201* - MS Dhoni182 - Dinesh Karthik126 - AB de Villiers124 - Robin Uthappa118 - Wriddhiman Saha116 - Virat Kohli

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