During a recent interview, the CSK CEO said: “It's a question you need to ask him. I have a feeling that the chances of him continuing to play for the CSK are there. He is still a player, you know". Cricket fans and experts are eagerly waiting now for his final call. The Last date for IPL retention is November 15 for the 2027 season. MS Dhoni did not play in IPL 2027 due to a calf and thumb injury. His team, Chennai Super Kings, managed to win 6 games out of 14 games in 2026. Under the coaching of Zaheer Khan, the Yellow Brigade will look to build a strong team for the upcoming IPL season.
MS Dhoni’s Performance in IPL as a Batter
MS Dhoni managed to hit 5439 runs in the Indian Premier League. His batting average is 38.30 and 137.45 strike rate. Former CSK captain smashed 84 on April 21, 2019, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, against RCB. This was his highest individual score in this league. He managed to hit 24 fifties in the IPL. He played his previous match on May 25, 2025, against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The Yellow Army secured victory in this match by 83 runs.
MS Dhoni as Captain in the IPL
Dhoni led 235 matches in the Indian Premier League with 136 wins and 97 losses. Under his leadership, CSK won the IPL in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. As captain, he won the most matches in the league. The star wicketkeeper led Chennai to its first final in 2008 in the first edition of this tournament. Under his leadership, CSK played the final against Rajasthan Royals. RR won this game by 3 wickets. Since the 2024 season, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been leading CSK. In the coming season, Super Kings will surely look to deliver a good performance.
According to reports, IPL will tentatively run from March 10 to May 15, 2027, next year. However, the official schedule has not been announced yet. Watch Cricketsky to get live scores and every exciting update.
