NEW DELHI: On April 5, 2005, cricket witnessed the start of a meteoric rise for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who introduced his arrival on the worldwide stage with a spectacular 148-run knock in opposition to Pakistan.
Enjoying on the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Dhoni showcased his batting abilities for the world within the second ODI of the six-match collection.
Opting to bat first after profitable the toss, India confronted an early setback with the dismissal of Sachin Tendulkar.Nevertheless, Dhoni, alongside Virender Sehwag, unleashed a batting masterclass to place up a blistering 96-run partnership.
Sehwag’s departure for 74 did little to discourage Dhoni, who then joined forces with Rahul Dravid, stitching a formidable 149-run stand.
In a show of sheer dominance, Dhoni’s explosive innings of 148 runs from 123 balls comprised 15 fours and 4 towering sixes.
The noteworthy knock took India to a commanding whole of 356/9 in fifty overs. Defending their imposing rating, Indiab bowlers, spearheaded by Ashish Nehra’s four-wicket haul, bundled out Pakistan for 298, securing a memorable victory.
Enjoying on the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Dhoni showcased his batting abilities for the world within the second ODI of the six-match collection.
Opting to bat first after profitable the toss, India confronted an early setback with the dismissal of Sachin Tendulkar.Nevertheless, Dhoni, alongside Virender Sehwag, unleashed a batting masterclass to place up a blistering 96-run partnership.
Sehwag’s departure for 74 did little to discourage Dhoni, who then joined forces with Rahul Dravid, stitching a formidable 149-run stand.
In a show of sheer dominance, Dhoni’s explosive innings of 148 runs from 123 balls comprised 15 fours and 4 towering sixes.
The noteworthy knock took India to a commanding whole of 356/9 in fifty overs. Defending their imposing rating, Indiab bowlers, spearheaded by Ashish Nehra’s four-wicket haul, bundled out Pakistan for 298, securing a memorable victory.
Dhoni’s monumental knock marked the start of an illustrious profession spanning 350 ODIs, along with his highest rating of 183 in opposition to Sri Lanka etched in cricketing folklore.
Past particular person achievements, Dhoni guided India to triumphs in all three main ICC tournaments – T20 World Cup, 50-over World Cup and claiming the ICC Check mace.
Famend as one in all cricket’s best finishers, Dhoni continues to showcase his prowess whereas representing Chennai Tremendous Kings within the Indian Premier League. His strategic acumen has led CSK to 5 IPL titles, additional cementing his standing as a cricketing legend.
