MS Dhoni's Worst Seasons With Bat In IPL

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have failed to replicate their past success and currently sit bottom of the IPL 2025 points table.

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MS Dhoni, who stepped in as captain mid-season following an injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, has not been able to inspire them.

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Since the turn of the decade, Dhoni has struggled to get runs, and has only crossed the 200-run mark twice since the 2020 season.

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Let's take a look at MS Dhoni's worst IPL seasons with the bat

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1. IPL 2020: 200 Runs

Dhoni wasn't clearly enjoying his time in the middle and shortly after the season got over, he announced his international retirement.

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2. IPL 2024: 161 Runs

In IPL 2024, Dhoni scored a total of 161 runs in 14 matches with CSK nearly missing out on playoffs.

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3. IPL 2021: 114 Runs

CSK won their fourth IPL title, but Dhoni failed to cross the 150-run mark for the first time in his IPL career.

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4. IPL 2023: 104 Runs

Despite CSK lifting a record-equalling fifth title, Dhoni endured his worst ever season in 2023.

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