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Chris Gayle

Punjab Kings · 13 seasons · 141 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds, Fours, Sixes

M S Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings · 18 seasons · 241 innings
Leads in: Innings, Runs

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

A head-to-head IPL comparison for Chris Gayle vs M S Dhoni focusing on totals, efficiency, and seasonal highs.

Overall edge: M S Dhoni on runs (4965.0 vs 5439.0).

Best single-season run totals: Chris Gayle 2012 (733) and M S Dhoni 2013 (461).

Top wicket seasons: Chris Gayle 2011 (8 wickets) and M S Dhoni (NA wickets).

13 shared seasons (2021–2009)

Player pages: Chris Gayle · M S Dhoni

Best seasons: Chris Gayle 2012 · M S Dhoni 2013

Best bowling seasons: Chris Gayle 2011 · M S Dhoni

  • Chris Gayle leads in Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds.
  • M S Dhoni leads in Innings, Runs.
  • Even on 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Chris Gayle
4965
M S Dhoni
5439
Strike Rate
Chris Gayle
148
M S Dhoni
137
Fifties
Chris Gayle
31
M S Dhoni
24
Hundreds
Chris Gayle
6
M S Dhoni
0
Fours
Chris Gayle
404
M S Dhoni
375
Sixes
Chris Gayle
357
M S Dhoni
264
Highest Score
Chris Gayle
175
M S Dhoni
84
Innings
Chris Gayle
141
M S Dhoni
241

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Chris Gayle NA
M S Dhoni NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Chris Gayle NA
M S Dhoni NA
Best Season
Chris Gayle NA
M S Dhoni NA
Season Chris Gayle M S Dhoni Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Chris Gayle NA
M S Dhoni NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Chris Gayle NA
M S Dhoni NA
Best Season
Chris Gayle NA
M S Dhoni NA
Season Chris Gayle M S Dhoni Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
M S Dhoni leads in runs (4965.0 vs 5439.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Chris Gayle leads in strike rate (148.0 vs 137.0).

Who has more fifties?
Chris Gayle leads in fifties (31.0 vs 24.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Chris Gayle leads in hundreds (6.0 vs 0.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Chris Gayle leads in sixes (357.0 vs 264.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Chris Gayle leads in highest score (175.0 vs 84.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Chris Gayle leads in wickets (18.0 vs 0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Chris Gayle leads in economy (7.9).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Chris Gayle leads in bowling strike rate (30.78).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Chris Gayle leads in 3W+ hauls (1.0 vs 0.0).

Who has more five-wicket hauls?
They are even on five-wicket hauls (0.0 each).