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MS Dhoni vs Ravindra Jadeja: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison

Who is better — MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja?

Ravindra Jadeja has the edge on the headline numbers: Ravindra Jadeja averages 64 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. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) averages 64 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
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MS Dhoni
🦁 CSK · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ravindra Jadeja
👑 RR · 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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Ravindra Jadeja
👑 Rajasthan Royals
AR🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
176
Best FP
113.8
Pts/Cr
331
Total Runs
20
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Ravindra Jadeja
64 higher avg pts · 176 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 MS Dhoni
VS
🏏 Ravindra Jadeja
T20I Career Overview
98Matches74
🏏 Batting
1617Runs515
37.60Batting Avg21.46
126.13Strike Rate127.16
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries0
52Sixes 🔴14
56
Best Score
46*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets54
—Bowling Avg29.85
—Economy Rate7.13
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

MS Dhoni vs Ravindra Jadeja — 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 DhoniRavindra Jadeja
Matches017
Avg fantasy points064
Best fantasy score0176
Runs0331
Strike rate0.0102.2
Fours029
Sixes05
Highest score045
Wickets020
Economy rate0.004.17
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches04
Total dismissals04
International career — T20I
StatisticMS DhoniRavindra Jadeja
Matches9874
Runs1617515
Batting average37.6021.46
Strike rate126.1127.2
Half-centuries (50+)20
Wickets054
Bowling average—29.85
Economy rate—7.13

📋 Format by format

T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Ravindra Jadeja 74. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 515 at 21.5 (127.2) for Ravindra Jadeja, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Ravindra Jadeja also bowls: 54 wickets at an economy of 7.13, while MS Dhoni has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Ravindra Jadeja 210. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 2,905 at 32.3 (86.4) for Ravindra Jadeja, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Ravindra Jadeja 0. Fifties: 73 and 13. With the ball, MS Dhoni has 1 wickets at an economy of 5.17 and Ravindra Jadeja 232; Ravindra Jadeja has more wickets.

Test. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests and Ravindra Jadeja 90. MS Dhoni has 4,876 runs at 38.1 (strike rate 59.1), against 4,140 at 38.0 (55.3) for Ravindra Jadeja, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 6, Ravindra Jadeja 6. Fifties: 33 and 28. Ravindra Jadeja also bowls: 350 wickets at an economy of 2.59, while MS Dhoni has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 MS Dhoni
Evenly matched
🏏 Ravindra Jadeja
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ravindra Jadeja
64 avg pts · 176 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 MS Dhoni
Captaining Ravindra Jadeja gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

MS Dhoni vs Ravindra Jadeja — 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: Ravindra Jadeja has scored 515 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 21.46. He has also taken 54 T20I wickets at an average of 29.85 with an economy of 7.13.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ravindra Jadeja is the stronger pick with an average of 64 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 Ravindra Jadeja?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Ravindra Jadeja has the edge with a higher average of 64 fantasy points per game. Ravindra Jadeja leads in runs scored (331 runs). Overall Ravindra Jadeja is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

MS Dhoni vs Ravindra Jadeja — who is a better fantasy captain?

Ravindra Jadeja is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 64 pts per game with a best score of 176 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 Ravindra Jadeja?

Ravindra Jadeja has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (102.2), 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 Ravindra Jadeja?

MS Dhoni costs 10 Cr and Ravindra Jadeja 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 Ravindra Jadeja won?

In IPL 2026, MS Dhoni has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Ravindra Jadeja has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ravindra Jadeja 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 Rajasthan Royals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja?

MS Dhoni has more T20I runs: MS Dhoni has 1,617 in 98 matches (average 37.6) and Ravindra Jadeja has 515 in 74 (average 21.5).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Ravindra Jadeja scores faster in T20Is: MS Dhoni strikes at 126.1 and Ravindra Jadeja at 127.2.

Who has more ODI runs, MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja?

MS Dhoni has more ODI runs: MS Dhoni has 10,773 in 350 matches (average 50.6) and Ravindra Jadeja has 2,905 in 210 (average 32.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

MS Dhoni scores faster in ODIs: MS Dhoni strikes at 87.6 and Ravindra Jadeja at 86.4.

Who has more Test runs, MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja?

MS Dhoni has more Test runs: MS Dhoni has 4,876 in 90 matches (average 38.1) and Ravindra Jadeja has 4,140 in 90 (average 38.0).
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