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MS Dhoni vs Sanju Samson — International Fantasy Cricket 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.
MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) has 1,617 T20I runs at avg 37.6 in 98 matches. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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MS Dhoni vs Sanju Samson — 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 | MS Dhoni | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 61 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 222 |
| Runs | 0 | 536 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 164.4 |
| Fours | 0 | 56 |
| Sixes | 0 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 101 |
| Catches | 0 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 15 |
| Statistic | MS Dhoni | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 98 | 70 |
| Runs | 1617 | 1558 |
| Batting average | 37.60 | 27.33 |
| Strike rate | 126.1 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 8 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 0, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 2 and 8.
ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 73 and 3.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
MS Dhoni vs Sanju Samson — 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: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick with an average of 61 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.
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