Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni
Ms Dhoni vs Rohit Sharma has become a prominent discussion since Rohit Sharma became the captain of the Indian cricket team. The Men in Blue have come a long way since the days of MS Dhoni as captain, but during the Virat Kohli era, it seems like the trophies in international cricket tournaments have dried up. Yes, we have done well on foreign soil vs the likes of Australia, England and New Zealand, but a dearth of trophies and close finishes in the shorter format has seen Virat being replaced as captain by Rohit Sharma.
Rohit has led Mumbai in the Indian T20 League to a record 5 titles, which is even better than the 4 that MS Dhoni has with Chennai. Can Rohit really turn the fortunes of the Indian team in terms of silverware and match up to the legend of MSD?
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Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni Stats Comparison
The stats of MS Dhoni vs Rohit Sharma in tests, ODIs, T20Is and Indian Premier Leagues are as follows:
Rohit vs Dhoni in Test
In the purest form of the game, which is considered the true test of a cricketer’s talent, let us see how Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni compare:
|
Details |
Rohit Sharma |
MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
|
Matches Played |
49 |
90 |
|
Innings Played |
83 |
144 |
|
Total Runs |
3379 |
4876 |
|
Highest Score |
212 |
224 |
|
Not Outs |
9 |
16 |
|
Average Runs |
45.66 |
38.09 |
|
Balls Faced |
6040 |
8248 |
|
Strike Rate |
55.94 |
59.12 |
|
4s |
361 |
544 |
|
6s |
69 |
78 |
|
Half Centuries (50s) |
14 |
33 |
|
Centuries (100s) |
9 |
6 |
|
Double Centuries (200s) |
1 |
1 |
If we observe closely, it is a much closer battle in terms of the numbers between Rohit and MS. But, you have to keep in mind that Rohit is an opener, whereas Dhoni used to bat at number 5, 6, or 7 mostly.
Rohit vs Dhoni in ODI
In the 50-over format of the game, Rohit’s numbers are shaded by Dhoni, since the former captain played so many games. So let’s have a look at how their individual stats compare:
|
Details |
Rohit Sharma |
MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
|
Matches Played |
243 |
350 |
|
Innings Played |
236 |
297 |
|
Total Runs |
9825 |
10773 |
|
Highest Score |
264 |
183 |
|
Not Outs |
34 |
84 |
|
Average Runs |
48.64 |
50.58 |
|
Balls Faced |
10914 |
12303 |
|
Strike Rate |
90.02 |
87.56 |
|
4s |
899 |
826 |
|
6s |
275 |
229 |
|
Half Centuries (50s) |
48 |
73 |
|
Centuries (100s) |
30 |
10 |
|
Double Centuries (200s) |
3 |
0 |
MS Dhoni was the greatest finisher of the game there ever was. He was also the king of the shorter format. His huge number of matches and the average being above 50 speaks for itself. Rohit is catching on in terms of runs and obviously will surpass Dhoni as the days go along.
Rohit vs Dhoni in T20
In these numbers Rohit has a clear edge over MS Dhoni, let’s see how they compare:
|
Details |
Rohit Sharma |
MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
|
Matches Played |
148 |
98 |
|
Innings Played |
140 |
85 |
|
Total Runs |
3853 |
1617 |
|
Highest Score |
118 |
56 |
|
Not Outs |
15 |
42 |
|
Average Runs |
30.82 |
37.6 |
|
Balls Faced |
2767 |
1282 |
|
Strike Rate |
139.25 |
126.13 |
|
4s |
348 |
116 |
|
6s |
182 |
52 |
|
Half Centuries (50s) |
29 |
2 |
|
Centuries (100s) |
4 |
0 |
|
Double Centuries (200s) |
0 |
0 |
Rohit has played more T20 games for India than Dhoni and has more 100s in this format, whereas Dhoni has none. But, T20 is also a short game and Rohit has an advantage being an opener, he gets to face more balls in a game.
Rohit vs Dhoni in Indian T20 League
The Indian T20 League numbers are close between the two most successful captains. Let’s see how they compare first:
|
Details |
Rohit Sharma |
MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
|
Matches Played |
231 |
238 |
|
Innings Played |
226 |
209 |
|
Total Runs |
5986 |
5036 |
|
Highest Score |
109 |
84 |
|
Not Outs |
28 |
81 |
|
Average Runs |
30.23 |
39.34 |
|
Balls Faced |
4607 |
3709 |
|
Strike Rate |
129.93 |
135.78 |
|
4s |
529 |
348 |
|
6s |
247 |
235 |
|
Half Centuries (50s) |
41 |
24 |
|
Centuries (100s) |
1 |
0 |
|
Double Centuries (200s) |
0 |
0 |
MS Dhoni has been selfless in the Chennai setup, he comes lower down the order giving other players a chance to bat higher up, hence the slight discrepancies in the numbers. But, he has led Chennai to 4 titles. Rohit is clearly better in the Indian T20 League, his numbers speak for themselves and he has 5 titles with Mumbai.
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So, Who is the Better Batsman- Rohit or Dhoni?
Rohit Sharma is clearly the better batsman in terms of pure technique and the runs he scores, having to open the innings in all three formats. Dhoni was never a player of sound technique, he was all about skill and a hand-eye coordination player who could do miracles at the end of innings which makes him one of the greatest cricketers ever to play the game. Dhoni’s strike rate was higher when he was at the peak of his powers, but that has been shaded since he retired from all formats of the game, playing only in the Indian T20 League now.
Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni Captaincy Stats
The captaincy record will heavily favour Dhoni as Rohit hasn’t been captain for long, except for occasional tournaments.
In Test
Rohit Sharma has captained India in fewer matches in the longest format of the game. So, the comparison between Rohit vs Dhoni currently is favourable in MSD’s favour.
| Stat | Rohit Sharma | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 60 |
| Won | 4 | 27 |
| Lost | 1 | 18 |
| Draw | 1 | 15 |
| Won % | 67% | 45% |
| Loss % | 17% | 30% |
In ODI
MS Dhoni is considered to be one of the most successful ODI captains in cricket. Here Rohit’s numbers look better than Dhoni’s because he has only captained in a small number of matches. But, his record is good as the win percentage is higher.
| Stat | Rohit Sharma | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 26 | 200 |
| Won | 19 | 110 |
| Lost | 7 | 74 |
| Draw | 0 | 5 |
| No Result | 0 | 11 |
| Won % | 73% | 55% |
| Loss % | 27% | 37% |
In T20I
Again the numbers favour Rohit because he has captained in lesser matches. But, one thing that is becoming clear is that under him, India has a better win record in the shorter formats.
| Stat | Rohit Sharma | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 51 | 72 |
| Won | 39 | 41 |
| Lost | 12 | 28 |
| Draw | 0 | 1 |
| No Result | 0 | 2 |
| Won % | 76% | 57% |
| Loss % | 24% | 39% |
In Indian T20 League
Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in the Indian T20 League. But, both him and MS Dhoni are neck and neck in terms of win percentage. Indian T20 League is the only place where a comparison between these two makes sense. We can see that Rohit is slightly ahead only in terms of having one more title than MS Dhoni in the Indian T20 League. They both are not only among the best players and captains in the Indian t20 league but are also among the most chosen players in the fantasy cricket games for their respective matches as well. Want to engage yourself more in the game?
| Stat | Rohit Sharma | MS Dhoni |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 146 | 214 |
| Won | 80 | 125 |
| Lost | 62 | 88 |
| Draw | 4 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 1 |
| Won % | 55% | 58% |
| Loss % | 42% | 41% |
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