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MS Dhoni vs Shreyas Iyer — 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. Shreyas Iyer (India) has 1,615 T20I runs at avg 33.0 in 68 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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MS Dhoni vs Shreyas Iyer — 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 | Shreyas Iyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 53 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 200 |
| Runs | 0 | 636 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 133.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 53 |
| Sixes | 0 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 102 |
| Catches | 0 | 6 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 8 |
| Statistic | MS Dhoni | Shreyas Iyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 98 | 68 |
| Runs | 1617 | 1615 |
| Batting average | 37.60 | 32.96 |
| Strike rate | 126.1 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 10 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Shreyas Iyer 68. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 1,615 at 33.0 for Shreyas Iyer, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 0, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 2 and 10.
ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Shreyas Iyer 82. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 3,136 at 45.5 for Shreyas Iyer, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Shreyas Iyer 5. Fifties: 73 and 24.
Test. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests and Shreyas Iyer 14. MS Dhoni has 4,876 runs at 38.1 (strike rate 59.1), against 811 at 36.9 (63.0) for Shreyas Iyer, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 6, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 33 and 5.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
MS Dhoni vs Shreyas Iyer — 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: Shreyas Iyer has scored 1,615 T20I runs in 68 matches at an average of 32.96, with 1 century.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shreyas Iyer is the stronger pick with an average of 53 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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