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M S Dhoni

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

Sanju Samson

Chennai Super Kings · 14 seasons · 175 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds, Fours, Strike Rate

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Overall edge: M S Dhoni on runs (5439.0 vs 4841.0).

Best single-season run totals: M S Dhoni 2013 (461) and Sanju Samson 2024 (531).

Bowling peaks: M S Dhoni (NA wickets) and Sanju Samson (NA wickets).

13 shared seasons (2025–2013)

Player pages: M S Dhoni · Sanju Samson

Best seasons: M S Dhoni 2013 · Sanju Samson 2024

Best bowling seasons: M S Dhoni · Sanju Samson

  • M S Dhoni leads in Innings, Runs, Sixes.
  • Sanju Samson leads in Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds.
  • Even on Bowling Innings, Wickets.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
M S Dhoni
5439
Sanju Samson
4841
Strike Rate
M S Dhoni
137
Sanju Samson
139
Fifties
M S Dhoni
24
Sanju Samson
26
Hundreds
M S Dhoni
0
Sanju Samson
4
Fours
M S Dhoni
375
Sanju Samson
396
Sixes
M S Dhoni
264
Sanju Samson
224
Highest Score
M S Dhoni
84
Sanju Samson
119
Innings
M S Dhoni
241
Sanju Samson
175

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
M S Dhoni NA
Sanju Samson NA
All seasons
Average / Season
M S Dhoni NA
Sanju Samson NA
Best Season
M S Dhoni NA
Sanju Samson NA
Season M S Dhoni Sanju Samson Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
M S Dhoni NA
Sanju Samson NA
All seasons
Average / Season
M S Dhoni NA
Sanju Samson NA
Best Season
M S Dhoni NA
Sanju Samson NA
Season M S Dhoni Sanju Samson Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
M S Dhoni leads in runs (5439.0 vs 4841.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Sanju Samson leads in strike rate (137.0 vs 139.0).

Who has more fifties?
Sanju Samson leads in fifties (24.0 vs 26.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Sanju Samson leads in hundreds (0.0 vs 4.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
M S Dhoni leads in sixes (264.0 vs 224.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Sanju Samson leads in highest score (84.0 vs 119.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
They are even on wickets (0 each).

Who has the better economy rate?
Insufficient data for this stat.

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Insufficient data for this stat.

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
They are even on 3W+ hauls (0.0 each).

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