MS Dhoni's remarkable legacy as CSK captain has established him among the all-time greats in IPL history. He is known by his nickname 'Captain Cool' and is highly admired for his exemplary leadership and penchant for winning matches. As the captain of CSK, Dhoni has led his team to many victories and set multiple records to make him one of the best captains in the history of the IPL. Although Dhoni was under Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy during IPL 2024, there were no doubts about his skills as a leader. Here are the impressive statistics that define MS Dhoni's career as CSK's skipper Captaincy Records of MS Dhoni Image Source- NDTV Sports MS Dhoni has an enviable record as captain in the IPL. The 'keeper-batter represented CSK as captain in 212 matches, with 128 wins, lost 82, and two with no result. He has a remarkable win percentage of 59.31% which keeps him ahead of other capable captains like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, and David Warner. Sr No. Record Number 1 Joint-Most IPL Trophies Won As Captain 5 2 Most IPL Runs As Keeper 5243 3 Most Finals Played (CSK) 10 Under the captaincy of Dhoni, CSK became known for consistency and success. As captain of his team, he not only guided CSK to five IPL titles, but he also became a benchmark for any captain with his cool head on the field. His captaincy style, marked by keeping calm during the most pressurizing moments of the match and making vital decisions, when necessary, has been an example for cricketers and cricket lovers alike. Also Read | Top 5 Fights in IPL Cricket History that Created Headlines MS Dhoni Led CSK into Ten IPL Finals Image Source- Times Now Coming to the major plus that comes into the fray as far as MS Dhoni's captaincy is concerned, he led CSK into the finals of the IPL on numerous occasions. In fact, under his captaincy, CSK entered the IPL final a record ten times in the annals of the league. The team Dhoni was leading to the playoff stage and had their maiden final in the inaugural 2008 season against the Rajasthan Royals, narrowly losing it. But Dhoni did not have to wait long to win his first IPL title. In 2010, CSK defeated the Mumbai Indians to lift the trophy and then went ahead to do the same in 2011 as they defeated RCB in the final to become the first-ever team to win back-to-back IPL titles. Not all times was it easy for CSK under the captaincy of MS Dhoni as they lost in the finals of 2012, 2013, and 2015. At least Dhoni held good during the bad times: CSK sat out of competition for two years starting in 2016, following their suspension, and in 2018, Dhoni once again led from the front and guided them to a triumphant comeback, winning their third IPL title, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. The fourth title came in 2021 when CSK defeated KKR in the final while Dhoni's fifth and latest title triumph came as CSK beat the defending champion Gujarat Titans in the final in IPL 2023. With that victory, Dhoni became the joint-most successful skipper in IPL history with five IPL trophies along with Rohit Sharma. Dhoni's consistency in Playoffs Other than the finals, he has a great record of leading his team into playoffs. Other than in the 2020 season alone, CSK qualified for the playoffs every other year under the captaincy of Dhoni. That was a testament to his consistency that he had built a team that could compete at the highest level year in and year out, despite the challenges they have faced. Also Read | Top 5 Most Expensive Uncapped Indian Players in IPL History Records held by MS Dhoni as Captain Records after records define the legacy of Dhoni, which shows how dominating he has been at the helm of affairs in the IPL. Here are some of the major feats by MS Dhoni as captain in IPL. Dhoni holds the record of being the joint-most IPL Trophy winner with five titles with Rohit Sharma from Mumbai Indians. Most Matches as Captain in IPL: Dhoni, with 226 games (CSK/RPS), leads the chart of leading most matches in the IPL. Most Wins as Captain in the IPL: Dhoni leads the tally of the highest number of wins as a captain in the IPL (i.e 133 including CSK and RPS), which shows his consistency and leadership qualities. Most Finals as IPL Captain: A record of the ten IPL finals he has captained this team into, proof that his captaincy brilliance is well complemented with the trust of his teammates in him. Transition of Leadership A captain like MS Dhoni still inspires future generations to come into cricket. MS Dhoni, the face of the Chennai Super Kings, is a name etched into the memory forever. His records scream about his contribution towards the IPL and hence make him a legend in the actual sense. Also Read | IPL Team with Most Dedicated Fanbase