Ms Dhoni: MS Dhoni has remained unbeaten in 84 ODIs. This is a world record of Most Not Outs in ODIs. The second best is by former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock, who has 72 not outs to his name.
🔥 MS Dhoni – Most Not Outs in ODI Cricket
MS Dhoni holds the record for the most not outs in ODI cricket history, showcasing his unmatched ability to finish games under pressure.
📊 MS Dhoni Not Outs Record in ODIs
- Not Outs: 84
- Matches: 350
- Role: Finisher
- Specialty: Chase master
👉 This is the highest number of not outs by any player in ODI history
📈 Players with Most Not Outs in ODI Cricket
| Player | Matches | Not Outs |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 350 | 84 |
| Shaun Pollock (SA) | 303 | 72 |
| Chaminda Vaas (SL) | 322 | 72 |
| Michael Bevan (AUS) | 232 | 67 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) | 350 | 63 |
👉 Dhoni leads this list comfortably
🤯 Why Dhoni’s Record is Special
- Highest number of not outs in ODIs
- Played as a finisher in pressure situations
- Known for finishing matches in chases
- Rarely threw his wicket away
👉 This made him one of the greatest finishers in cricket history
🔥 Dhoni’s Not Outs Impact in Chases
Out of his 84 not outs:
- 51 came while chasing
- India won 47 matches
- Only 2 losses
- 2 matches tied
👉 This shows Dhoni’s incredible match-finishing ability
🧠 What Made Dhoni a Great Finisher?
- Calm under pressure
- Sharp game awareness
- Ability to pace innings
- Strong finishing skills
👉 Earned him the nickname “Captain Cool”
🏆 Additional Records
- Most not outs in ODIs as captain
- First wicketkeeper with 100+ stumpings
- Led India to multiple ICC trophies
🔗 Related Records
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- MS Dhoni ICC trophies list (only captain to win all ICC tournaments)
- MS Dhoni fastest to No.1 ICC ranking
- Virat Kohli 0th ball wicket record
- Most fifties in T20Is record
FAQs
Who has the most not outs in ODI cricket?
MS Dhoni holds the record with 84 not outs.
How many times did Dhoni remain not out while chasing?
He remained not out 51 times in run chases.
How many matches did India win when Dhoni was not out?
India won 47 matches when Dhoni remained not out.
Who is second in most not outs in ODIs?
Shaun Pollock is second with 72 not outs.
Why is Dhoni known as a finisher?
Because he consistently finished matches without getting out, especially in chases.
Why does Dhoni have so many not outs in ODIs?
Because he played as a finisher and remained unbeaten in many successful run chases.
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