Matchup Summary

This matchup compares M S Dhoni and Shane Watson across key IPL batting and bowling indicators with season context.

M S Dhoni holds the advantage on runs (5439.0 vs 3874.0).

Peak run seasons: M S Dhoni 2013 (461) and Shane Watson 2018 (555).

Top wicket seasons: M S Dhoni (NA wickets) and Shane Watson 2016 (20 wickets).

12 shared seasons (2020–2008)

Player pages: M S Dhoni · Shane Watson

Best seasons: M S Dhoni 2013 · Shane Watson 2018

Best bowling seasons: M S Dhoni · Shane Watson 2016

• M S Dhoni leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
• Shane Watson leads in Highest Score, Hundreds, Fours.
• Even on Strike Rate, 5W.

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
M S Dhoni leads in runs (5439.0 vs 3874.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
They are even on strike rate (137.0 each).

Who has more fifties?
M S Dhoni leads in fifties (24.0 vs 21.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Shane Watson leads in hundreds (0.0 vs 4.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
M S Dhoni leads in sixes (264.0 vs 190.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Shane Watson leads in highest score (84.0 vs 117.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Shane Watson leads in wickets (0 vs 92.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Shane Watson leads in economy (7.93).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Shane Watson leads in bowling strike rate (22.05).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Shane Watson leads in 3W+ hauls (0.0 vs 8.0).

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

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