IPL 2025 MS Dhoni Records: Big news has come out for the fans of Chennai Super Kings, where Mahendra Singh Dhoni has once again been given the command of the team. After Rituraj Gaikwad got injured, Dhoni was appointed captain for the remaining matches of IPL 2025. The return of the 43-year-old experienced player created tremendous enthusiasm among the fans. With this comeback, Dhoni made two records in his name.

IPL 2025 MS Dhoni Records: Big news came out for the fans of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) last evening. When Mahendra Singh Dhoni was once again handed over the captaincy of the team. Team coach Stephen Fleming confirmed this and informed that India's legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni will once again be seen captaining Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After Rituraj Gaikwad got injured, Dhoni has been appointed captain for the remaining matches of IPL 2025. As soon as this news came on social media, there was tremendous enthusiasm among the fans. The 43-year-old veteran wicketkeeper will again be seen taking over the reins of the team. Dhoni has become the first uncapped player in IPL history, who will be seen leading the team despite being uncapped. 

This season Dhoni is playing as an 'uncapped' player. According to the rule implemented by BCCI last year, a player who has not played international cricket for five years or more will be considered uncapped. Under this rule, Chennai had retained Dhoni for just Rs 4 crore. Now he has created another history. He has become the first uncapped player to captain the IPL, which is a rare achievement in this league. MS Dhoni IPL Record.

Dhoni will become the oldest captain in IPL

Dhoni has also created a new record with his age. He has become the oldest captain of IPL. By captaining at the age of 43 years and 278 days, he surpassed his own previous record, when he captained against Gujarat Titans in the 2023 final at the age of 41 years and 249 days. Apart from him, the names of legends like Shane Warne and Adam Gilchrist are also included in this list. Shane Warne captained at 41 years 249 days while Adam Gilchrist captained at 41 years 185 days. Oldest Captain in IPL Record.

CSK shines under Dhoni's captaincy

Dhoni is considered one of the smartest captains in cricket history. He has won five IPL titles for Chennai so far, the last of which was won on the last ball in 2023. Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2024 and during this time the team has won 5 IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023). Apart from this, Dhoni has won the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy under his captaincy. But despite all these achievements, the current performance of CSK remains a matter of concern. Chennai has lost four consecutive matches in IPL 2025 and has reached the bottom of the points table. In such a situation, the team will now have to make a comeback at all costs to stay in the tournament. The absence of batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad has further increased the difficulties of the team, putting additional pressure on the already struggling batting line-up.

Chennai Super Kings hopes to win from Dhoni

It is worth noting that in IPL 2022 also Dhoni left the captaincy and Ravindra Jadeja was given the responsibility, but in the middle of the season Jadeja left this role and Dhoni took over the command again. The very next year CSK won another title. Now in IPL 2025, CSK's next match will be against Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, where 'Thala' Dhoni is expected to get a warm welcome. The return of 'Thala' once again has raised new hopes among CSK fans. Now it will be interesting to see whether Dhoni is able to bring the team back on the winning track with his return to captaincy or not.