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Brendan Taylor 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.
Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 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.
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Brendan Taylor 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 | Brendan Taylor | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 0 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 0 |
| Best fantasy score | 120 | 0 |
| Runs | 141 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 76.2 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 14 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 81 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 0 |
| Statistic | Brendan Taylor | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 59 | 98 |
| Runs | 1216 | 1617 |
| Batting average | 24.32 | 37.60 |
| Strike rate | — | 126.1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 2 |
| Wickets | 1 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 17.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 3.40 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and MS Dhoni 98. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 1,617 at 37.6 (126.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, MS Dhoni 0. Fifties: 6 and 2.
ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and MS Dhoni 350. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 10,773 at 50.6 (87.6) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, MS Dhoni 10. Fifties: 39 and 73. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15 and MS Dhoni 1 at 5.17; Brendan Taylor has more wickets while MS Dhoni is more economical.
Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and MS Dhoni 90. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 4,876 at 38.1 (59.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, MS Dhoni 6. Fifties: 12 and 33.
International numbers up to 9 July 2019.
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: Brendan Taylor and MS Dhoni
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- 1. Which three ICC trophies did Dhoni win as captain?
- 2. Against which team did Dhoni make his ODI debut in December 2004?
Brendan Taylor vs MS Dhoni · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Brendan Taylor has scored 1,216 T20I runs in 59 matches at an average of 24.32, with 1 century. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 17.00 with an economy of 3.40.
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, Brendan Taylor is the stronger pick with an average of 45 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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