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M S Dhoni

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

Shane Watson

Chennai Super Kings · 12 seasons · 141 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Hundreds, Fours, Bowling Innings, Wickets

Batting At A Glance

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.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
M S Dhoni
5439
Shane Watson
3874
Strike Rate
M S Dhoni
137
Shane Watson
137
Fifties
M S Dhoni
24
Shane Watson
21
Hundreds
M S Dhoni
0
Shane Watson
4
Fours
M S Dhoni
375
Shane Watson
376
Sixes
M S Dhoni
264
Shane Watson
190
Highest Score
M S Dhoni
84
Shane Watson
117
Innings
M S Dhoni
241
Shane Watson
141

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
M S Dhoni NA
Shane Watson NA
All seasons
Average / Season
M S Dhoni NA
Shane Watson NA
Best Season
M S Dhoni NA
Shane Watson NA
Season M S Dhoni Shane Watson Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
M S Dhoni NA
Shane Watson NA
All seasons
Average / Season
M S Dhoni NA
Shane Watson NA
Best Season
M S Dhoni NA
Shane Watson NA
Season M S Dhoni Shane Watson Edge

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).