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MS Dhoni vs Shane Watson: head to head record
Data through 16 April 2017Last updated 16 April 2017
In 31 matches between 2006 and 2017, MS Dhoni scored 246 runs off 275 balls from Shane Watson (strike rate 89.5). Shane Watson dismissed MS Dhoni 5 times, once every 55 balls on average. 56% of the balls were dot balls, and MS Dhoni hit 21 fours and 8 sixes.
Balls
275
31 matches
Runs
246
Dismissals
5
by Shane Watson
Strike rate
89.5
Dot balls
56%
Average
49.20
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 11 | 115 | 135 | 1 | 117.4 |
| T20 leagues | 8 | 37 | 43 | 3 | 116.2 |
| Test | 7 | 97 | 35 | 1 | 36.1 |
| T20I | 5 | 26 | 33 | 0 | 126.9 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 | 33 | 74 |
| 2009 | 51 | 50 |
| 2010 | 1 | 20 |
| 2011 | 16 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 | 21 |
| 2013 | 72 | 42 |
| 2014 | 7 | 15 |
| 2015 | 23 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 | 17 |
| 2017 | 8 | 7 |
How Shane Watson dismissed MS Dhoni
- Caught4
- Bowled1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2017 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 8 | 7 | bowled | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 7 May 2016 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 6 | 4 | caught | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 22 Apr 2016 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 3 | 5 | – | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 27 Mar 2016 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 12 | 8 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 19 Apr 2015 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 6 | 7 | – | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 26 Mar 2015 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 17 | 10 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2014 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 2 | 6 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 17 Dec 2014 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 3 | 5 | – | The Gabba |
| 30 Mar 2014 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 2 | 4 | – | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 30 Oct 2013 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 7 | 6 | – | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium |
| 19 Oct 2013 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 39 | 21 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 13 Oct 2013 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 12 | 8 | – | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 10 Oct 2013 | T20I | International | 14 | 7 | – | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 28 Sep 2012 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 5 | 5 | – | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 26 Feb 2012 | ODI | Commonwealth Bank Series | 2 | 16 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 9 May 2011 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 16 | 8 | – | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| 9 Oct 2010 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 1 | 17 | – | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 7 May 2010 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 0 | 2 | – | Kensington Oval |
| 3 Apr 2010 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 0 | 1 | caught | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 8 Nov 2009 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 8 | 19 | – | Nehru Stadium, Kochi |
| 5 Nov 2009 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 1 | 4 | – | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| 2 Nov 2009 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 8 | 7 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 28 Oct 2009 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 33 | 17 | – | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium |
| 25 Oct 2009 | ODI | Australia in India ODI Series | 1 | 3 | caught | Reliance Stadium |
| 6 Nov 2008 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 3 | 24 | – | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium |
| 29 Oct 2008 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 9 | 9 | caught | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 17 Oct 2008 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 16 | 33 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 9 Oct 2008 | Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 1 | 3 | – | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 1 Jun 2008 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 4 | 4 | – | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 4 May 2008 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 0 | 1 | – | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| 29 Oct 2006 | ODI | ICC Champions Trophy | 7 | 4 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Shane Watson dismissed MS Dhoni?
5 times in 31 matches in the data (2006–2017): caught 4, bowled 1.
What is MS Dhoni's strike rate against Shane Watson?
89.5: 246 runs off 275 balls.
How many runs has MS Dhoni scored against Shane Watson?
246 runs, with 21 fours and 8 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.