MS Dhoni's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of MS Dhoni.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, an Indian cricketer, is celebrated as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen and captains in cricket history. He captained the Indian team in limited overs formats from 2007-2017 and in Test cricket from 2008-2014, leading in the most international matches and becoming India's most successful captain. Notably, Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major ICC limited-overs tournaments: the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He also led India to Asia Cup victories in 2010 and 2016 and was part of the winning squad in 2018.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Century Against Assam and Deodhar Trophy Win

In the 2003/04 season, MS Dhoni scored a century (128*) against Assam in the first match of the Ranji ODI tournament and was part of the East Zone squad that won the Deodhar Trophy 2003–2004 season scoring 244 runs in four matches.

June 2007: Awarded 'A' grade contract by BCCI

In June 2007, MS Dhoni was awarded an 'A' grade contract by BCCI.

September 2007: Captain of Indian Squad for World Twenty20

In September 2007, MS Dhoni was appointed as the captain of the Indian squad for the inaugural World Twenty20. Dhoni led India to victory in the tournament after defeating Pakistan in the final.

2008: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

In 2008, MS Dhoni was awarded India's highest sports honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, by the Government of India.

November 2009: Tour of Sri Lanka

During Sri Lanka's tour of India in November 2009, MS Dhoni scored two centuries, which India won to achieve the top ranking in ICC test ranking for the first time in its history.

2009: Padma Shri Award

In 2009, MS Dhoni received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.

2010: IPL Victory with CSK

In 2010, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2010: Asia Cup Victory

In 2010, MS Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in the Asia Cup.

2010: CSK won the 2010 edition and qualified for Champions League Twenty20

In 2010, Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL and qualified for Champions League Twenty20, also winning the 2010 Champions League.

2011: IPL Victory with CSK

In 2011, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2011: 2011 Cricket World Cup Victory

In 2011, MS Dhoni led India to victory in the Cricket World Cup.

2011: Dhoni led CSK to its second consecutive IPL title in 2011

In 2011, MS Dhoni scored 392 runs and led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to its second consecutive IPL title.

2011: Dhoni awarded an honorary doctorate

In 2011, MS Dhoni was awarded an honorary doctorate by De Montfort University.

2011: Dhoni awarded honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel

In 2011, MS Dhoni was awarded an honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army for his service to the nation as a cricketer.

2011: Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel

In 2011, MS Dhoni was presented with an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army by the Indian Army.

2013: 2013 ICC Champions Trophy Victory

In 2013, MS Dhoni captained India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy.

2014: India won the away ODI series in England in 2014

In 2014, India won the away ODI series in England and a series against the West Indies in India, with MS Dhoni scoring 146 runs across five innings.

2014: Champions League T20 Title

In 2014, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a Champions League T20 title.

2014: Dhoni led CSK to its second Champions League Twenty20 title in 2014

In 2014, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to its second Champions League Twenty20 title.

2015: Dhoni leads India to win all group stage matches in 2015 Cricket World Cup

During the 2015 Cricket World Cup, MS Dhoni became the first Indian captain to win all group stage matches. He also achieved the highest score by an Indian captain in New Zealand, scoring 85 against Zimbabwe at Auckland. After beating Bangladesh in the quarter finals, he became the third overall and the first non-Australian captain to win 100 ODI matches.

2016: Dhoni led India to victory in the 2016 Asia Cup

In 2016, MS Dhoni led India to victory in the Asia Cup, with India remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.

2016: Asia Cup Victory

In 2016, MS Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in the Asia Cup.

2018: Chennai Super Kings return to win the title

In 2018, Chennai Super Kings return to win the title.

2018: IPL Victory with CSK

In 2018, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2018: Padma Bhushan Award

In 2018, MS Dhoni received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India.

2018: Asia Cup Squad Member

In 2018, MS Dhoni was a member of the title-winning squad in the Asia Cup.

2018: Dhoni leads CSK to its third IPL title

In the 2018 season, MS Dhoni returned to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scored 455 runs, and led his team to its third IPL title.

2019: JSCA stadium's south stand named after Dhoni

In 2019, the Jharkhand Cricket Association named the JSCA stadium's south stand after MS Dhoni.

2021: Dhoni led CSK to the title again

In 2021, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the IPL title again and was retained before the auction for the 2022 season.

2021: IPL Victory with CSK

In 2021, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2023: IPL Victory with CSK

In 2023, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2023: Seats at Wankhede Stadium dedicated to Dhoni

In 2023, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) decided to honor MS Dhoni by dedicating seats (J282–J286) at the Wankhede Stadium where he hit the winning shot in the 2011 World Cup final.