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MS Dhoni vs Sikandar Raza: Who Is Better? International 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. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) has 2,740 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 123 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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MS Dhoni vs Sikandar Raza · 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 | Sikandar Raza |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 79 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 221 |
| Runs | 0 | 648 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 99.5 |
| Fours | 0 | 45 |
| Sixes | 0 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 106 |
| Wickets | 0 | 15 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.67 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 2 |
| Catches | 0 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 16 |
| Statistic | MS Dhoni | Sikandar Raza |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 98 | 123 |
| Runs | 1617 | 2740 |
| Batting average | 37.60 | 25.61 |
| Strike rate | 126.1 | 136.3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 15 |
| Wickets | 0 | 103 |
| Bowling average | — | 24.06 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.08 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 1 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Sikandar Raza 123. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 2,740 at 25.6 (136.3) for Sikandar Raza, so Sikandar Raza has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 0, Sikandar Raza 1. Fifties: 2 and 15. Sikandar Raza also bowls: 103 wickets at an economy of 7.08, while MS Dhoni has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Sikandar Raza 128. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 3,707 at 36.7 (87.8) for Sikandar Raza, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Sikandar Raza 6. Fifties: 73 and 20. With the ball, MS Dhoni has 1 wickets at an economy of 5.17 and Sikandar Raza 76 at 4.96; Sikandar Raza has more wickets.
Test. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests and Sikandar Raza 18. MS Dhoni has 4,876 runs at 38.1 (strike rate 59.1), against 1,120 at 31.1 (54.6) for Sikandar Raza, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 6, Sikandar Raza 1. Fifties: 33 and 8. Sikandar Raza also bowls: 34 wickets at an economy of 3.30, while MS Dhoni has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 1 September 2026.
Did you know: MS Dhoni
- Under him India won the 2007 World Twenty20, the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
- He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004 and played his first Test a year later against Sri Lanka.
- He finished the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede with a six and was named player of the match.
- He led Chennai Super Kings to IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
🧠Quick quiz: MS Dhoni and Sikandar Raza
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- 1. Which three ICC trophies did Dhoni win as captain?
- 2. Against which team did Dhoni make his ODI debut in December 2004?
MS Dhoni vs Sikandar Raza · 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: Sikandar Raza has scored 2,740 T20I runs in 123 matches at an average of 25.61, with 1 century. He has also taken 103 T20I wickets at an average of 24.06 with an economy of 7.08.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sikandar Raza is the stronger pick with an average of 79 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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