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Gus Atkinson vs MS Dhoni — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni?

Gus Atkinson has the edge on the headline numbers: Gus Atkinson leads on T20I bowling (6 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Gus Atkinson (England) has 10 T20I runs in 4 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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
MS Dhoni
🦁 CSK · 10 cr
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
73
Avg Pts
238
Best FP
171.4
Pts/Cr
208
Total Runs
34
Total Wkts
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MS Dhoni
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
🧤 WK
10 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Gus Atkinson
73 higher avg pts · 238 best fantasy score
🏏 Gus Atkinson
VS
🏏 MS Dhoni
T20I Career Overview
4Matches98
🏏 Batting
10Runs1617
—Batting Avg37.60
—Strike Rate126.13
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴52
8*
Best Score
56
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets0
0.00Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/20
Best Figures
-
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Gus Atkinson 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticGus AtkinsonMS Dhoni
Matches200
Avg fantasy points730
Best fantasy score2380
Runs2080
Strike rate52.10.0
Fours240
Sixes10
Half-centuries (50+)10
Highest score520
Wickets340
Economy rate4.530.00
Best spell (wkts)70
Catches100
Total dismissals110
International career — T20I
StatisticGus AtkinsonMS Dhoni
Matches498
Runs101617
Batting average—37.60
Strike rate—126.1
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets60

📋 Format by format

T20I. Gus Atkinson has played 4 T20Is and MS Dhoni 98. Gus Atkinson has 10 runs, against 1,617 at 37.6 (126.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Gus Atkinson also bowls: 6 wickets, while MS Dhoni has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Gus Atkinson has played 16 ODIs and MS Dhoni 350. Gus Atkinson has 157 runs at 19.6, against 10,773 at 50.6 (87.6) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 0, MS Dhoni 10. Fifties: 0 and 73. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 21 wickets and MS Dhoni 1 at 5.17; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

Test. Gus Atkinson has played 21 Tests and MS Dhoni 90. Gus Atkinson has 587 runs at 19.6, against 4,876 at 38.1 (59.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 1, MS Dhoni 6. Fifties: 0 and 33. Gus Atkinson also bowls: 83 wickets, while MS Dhoni has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Gus Atkinson
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 MS Dhoni
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Gus Atkinson
73 avg pts · 238 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 MS Dhoni
Captaining Gus Atkinson gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Gus Atkinson vs MS Dhoni — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: He has also taken 6 T20I wickets.

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, Gus Atkinson is the stronger pick with an average of 73 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni?

Based on recent data, Gus Atkinson has the edge with a higher average of 73 fantasy points per game. Gus Atkinson leads in runs scored (208 runs). Overall Gus Atkinson is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Gus Atkinson vs MS Dhoni — who is a better fantasy captain?

Gus Atkinson is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 73 pts per game with a best score of 238 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni?

Gus Atkinson has the superior batting strike rate this season (52.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Gus Atkinson and MS Dhoni?

Gus Atkinson costs 8.5 Cr and MS Dhoni costs 10 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Gus Atkinson and MS Dhoni won?

Gus Atkinson has won 0 Man of the Match awards and MS Dhoni has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Gus Atkinson is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if England are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Chennai Super Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni has more T20I runs: Gus Atkinson has 10 in 4 matches and MS Dhoni has 1,617 in 98 (average 37.6).

Who has more ODI runs, Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni has more ODI runs: Gus Atkinson has 157 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and MS Dhoni has 10,773 in 350 (average 50.6).

Who has more Test runs, Gus Atkinson or MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni has more Test runs: Gus Atkinson has 587 in 21 matches (average 19.6) and MS Dhoni has 4,876 in 90 (average 38.1).
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