MS Dhoni Record Vs RCB & Stats At M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ahead Of IPL 2024 Match 68

Chennai Super Kings' veteran player Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday (May 18) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Despite his troublesome knee, Dhoni has been in top form behind the stumps and has also showcased his finishing skills in the IPL 2024.In recent matches, Dhoni has played some flashy knocks, including an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. He followed it up with a quickfire 20 off 4 balls against Mumbai Indians, a blistering 28 off 9 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, and a solid 26 off 11 balls against Gujarat Titans. However, he has had limited opportunities to bat in most other matches, including the previous encounter against RCB in Chennai.Dhoni has a remarkable record against RCB in the IPL. He has scored over 800 runs against them and has dominated their bowling attack. In his very first game against RCB, Dhoni scored an impressive 65 off just 30 balls. He has also scored three more half-centuries for CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant against RCB in the IPL.Overall, Dhoni has scored 5218 runs in the IPL, including 24 fifties, at a strike rate of 137.35. Against RCB, he has amassed 839 runs in 32 innings, including 4 fifties. His batting stats against RCB are impressive, with a highest score of 84*, 46 sixes, and 51 fours. His strike rate against RCB is an impressive 140.77, with an average of 39.95.Dhoni's record against the current RCB bowling attack is also noteworthy. He has faced Mohammed Siraj four times and has scored 51 runs off 28 balls against him. He has faced Yash Dayal once and scored 2 runs off 2 balls. Against Karn Sharma, Dhoni has scored 37 runs off 29 balls in seven innings. He has also faced Glenn Maxwell twice and scored 6 runs off 3 balls.While Dhoni has been dismissed by several bowlers in past fixtures against RCB, none of the current RCB bowlers have dismissed him yet. However, the current RCB squad has some bowlers who can trouble Dhoni. It will be interesting to see if they can be effective against him on a flat deck at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Dhoni has great memories.Speaking of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Dhoni has an incredible IPL record at this venue. In his 11 innings, he has amassed 464 runs, including 5 fifties, at an average of over 90 and a strike rate of over 180.Dhoni's scores in Bengaluru have been impressive throughout the years. In 2008, he scored 65 off 30 balls batting at number 5 for CSK against RCB. In 2011, he remained unbeaten on 70 off 40 balls batting at number 6 for CSK against RCB. In 2012, the match was abandoned without a toss between CSK and RCB. In the same year, Dhoni scored an unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls batting at number 5 for CSK against MI. In 2013, he scored a quickfire 24 off 10 balls batting at number 5 for CSK against RCB. In 2014, he remained unbeaten on 49 off 28 balls batting at number 4 for CSK against RCB. In 2015, he scored 13 off 13 balls batting at number 4 for CSK against RCB. In 2016, he scored 9 off 8 balls batting at number 4 for RPSG against RCB. In 2017, he scored 28 off 25 balls batting at number 4 for RPSG against RCB. In 2018, he played a memorable innings of 70* off 30 balls batting at number 6 for CSK against RCB. In 2019, he played another match-winning innings of 84* off 48 balls batting at number 6 for CSK against RCB. In 2023, he remained unbeaten on 1 off 1 ball batting at number 8 for CSK against RCB.With such an impressive record against RCB and a great track record at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Dhoni will be looking to make his presence felt once again and lead his team to victory. The match promises to be an exciting contest between two strong teams in the IPL.