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Arshdeep Singh vs MS Dhoni: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
MS Dhoni has the edge on the headline numbers: MS Dhoni leads on T20I batting (1,617 runs, avg 37.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Arshdeep Singh (India) has 101 T20I runs at avg 6.3 in 86 matches. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) has 1,617 T20I runs at avg 37.6 in 98 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Arshdeep Singh vs MS Dhoni · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Arshdeep Singh | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 0 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 0 |
| Best fantasy score | 129 | 0 |
| Runs | 52 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 140.5 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 4 | 0 |
| Sixes | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 15 | 0 |
| Wickets | 24 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.90 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 5 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 0 |
| Statistic | Arshdeep Singh | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 98 |
| Runs | 101 | 1617 |
| Batting average | 6.31 | 37.60 |
| Strike rate | 99.0 | 126.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 129 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 20.13 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.63 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Arshdeep Singh has played 86 T20Is and MS Dhoni 98. Arshdeep Singh has 101 runs at 6.3 (strike rate 99.0), against 1,617 at 37.6 (126.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Arshdeep Singh also bowls: 129 wickets at an economy of 8.63, while MS Dhoni has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Arshdeep Singh has played 16 ODIs and MS Dhoni 350. Arshdeep Singh has 71 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 122.4), against 10,773 at 50.6 (87.6) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Arshdeep Singh 0, MS Dhoni 10. Fifties: 0 and 73. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh has 25 wickets at an economy of 5.53 and MS Dhoni 1 at 5.17; Arshdeep Singh has more wickets while MS Dhoni is more economical.
International numbers up to 19 July 2026.
Did you know: Arshdeep Singh
- He bowled a maiden over on his T20I debut against England in July 2022, the third Indian to do so.
- He is the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
- He was the joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup and won the 2026 edition too.
- He won the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
Did you know: MS Dhoni
- Under him India won the 2007 World Twenty20, the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
- He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004 and played his first Test a year later against Sri Lanka.
- He finished the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede with a six and was named player of the match.
- He led Chennai Super Kings to IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
🧠Quick quiz: Arshdeep Singh and MS Dhoni
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. What did Arshdeep do on his T20I debut in 2022?
- 2. Which milestone did Arshdeep reach first among Indian bowlers?
- 3. Which three ICC trophies did Dhoni win as captain?
- 4. Against which team did Dhoni make his ODI debut in December 2004?
Arshdeep Singh vs MS Dhoni · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Arshdeep Singh has scored 101 T20I runs in 86 matches at an average of 6.31. He has also taken 129 T20I wickets at an average of 20.13 with an economy of 8.63.
T20I career: MS Dhoni has scored 1,617 T20I runs in 98 matches at an average of 37.60, with 2 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Arshdeep Singh is the stronger pick with an average of 48 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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