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IPL 2022: MS Dhoni Smacks 35 Runs Off 15 Balls; Breaks Former Skipper Rahul Dravid's Record

By Rishabh Gautam March 26, 2022 • 23:06 PM View: 2778

CSK vs KKR: Former legendary Indian batter and captain MS Dhoni smacked a fabulous fifty in the first match of the IPL 2022 against Kolkata Knight Riders and created history. Dhoni smacked seven fours and a six in the 38 balls he faced and scored 50 runs unbeaten. This is also the first fifty of this season.

Dhoni became the oldest player in history to smack a fifty in IPL by an Indian. Dhoni's age stands at 40 years and 262 days on the day of this match. Dhoni broke this record which was previously held by former Indian captain Rahul Dravid. Dravid smacked a fifty against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2013 while representing Rajasthan Royals, at an age of 40 years and 116 days.

The record for a half-century by the most aged player in the IPL stands with former Australian great Adam Gilchrist (41 years and 181 days). Chris Gayle ranks second on this list (41 years and 39 days).