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MS Dhoni vs Rashid Khan: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison

Who is better — MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 66 IPL fantasy pts/match vs MS Dhoni's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 66 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
MS Dhoni
🦁 CSK · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
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
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Rashid Khan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
203
Best FP
209.8
Pts/Cr
141
Total Runs
30
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rashid Khan
66 higher avg pts · 203 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 MS Dhoni
VS
🏏 Rashid Khan
T20I Career Overview
98Matches115
🏏 Batting
1617Runs622
37.60Batting Avg14.81
126.13Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries0
52Sixes 🔴28
56
Best Score
48*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets193
—Bowling Avg13.73
05-Wkt Hauls2
-
Best Figures
5/3
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

MS Dhoni vs Rashid Khan — 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
StatisticMS DhoniRashid Khan
Matches020
Avg fantasy points066
Best fantasy score0203
Runs0141
Strike rate0.097.2
Fours013
Sixes04
Highest score037
Wickets030
Economy rate0.007.32
Best spell (wkts)06
Catches09
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticMS DhoniRashid Khan
Matches98115
Runs1617622
Batting average37.6014.81
Strike rate126.1—
Half-centuries (50+)20
Wickets0193
Bowling average—13.73
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Rashid Khan also bowls: 193 wickets, while MS Dhoni has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 73 and 5. With the ball, MS Dhoni has 1 wickets at an economy of 5.17 and Rashid Khan 226; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

Test. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests and Rashid Khan 6. MS Dhoni has 4,876 runs at 38.1 (strike rate 59.1), against 154 at 17.1 (85.6) for Rashid Khan, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 6, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 33 and 1. Rashid Khan also bowls: 45 wickets at an economy of 2.96, while MS Dhoni has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 20 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 MS Dhoni
Evenly matched
🏏 Rashid Khan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rashid Khan
66 avg pts · 203 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 MS Dhoni
Captaining Rashid Khan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: MS Dhoni has scored 1,617 T20I runs in 98 matches at an average of 37.60, with 2 half-centuries.

T20I career: Rashid Khan has scored 622 T20I runs in 115 matches at an average of 14.81. He has also taken 193 T20I wickets at an average of 13.73.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick with an average of 66 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 IPL 2026 stats — MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Rashid Khan has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Rashid Khan leads in runs scored (141 runs). Overall Rashid Khan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

MS Dhoni vs Rashid Khan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rashid Khan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 66 pts per game with a best score of 203 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 — MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (97.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between MS Dhoni and Rashid Khan?

MS Dhoni costs 10 Cr and Rashid Khan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 MS Dhoni and Rashid Khan won?

In IPL 2026, MS Dhoni has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rashid Khan has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rashid Khan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Chennai Super Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan?

MS Dhoni has more T20I runs: MS Dhoni has 1,617 in 98 matches (average 37.6) and Rashid Khan has 622 in 115 (average 14.8).

Who has more ODI runs, MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan?

MS Dhoni has more ODI runs: MS Dhoni has 10,773 in 350 matches (average 50.6) and Rashid Khan has 1,469 in 123 (average 18.8).

Who has more Test runs, MS Dhoni or Rashid Khan?

MS Dhoni has more Test runs: MS Dhoni has 4,876 in 90 matches (average 38.1) and Rashid Khan has 154 in 6 (average 17.1).
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