About MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK retained him for ₹4 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹15 crore in 2018 (Chennai Super Kings) to ₹4 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹104 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab on 19 April 2008, he has played 277 IPL matches, scoring 5,439 runs.
Notable Achievements of MS Dhoni in IPL
- IPL champion 5 times (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023): won the title with Chennai Super Kings.
- Highest IPL score: 84* off 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.
- IPL fifties: 24 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 461 runs in 2013.
- Player of the Match: 18 awards in the IPL.
- 277 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How MS Dhoni’s Salary Compares at CSK
MS Dhoni is the 9th highest-paid player in the 29-man CSK squad, taking about 3.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average CSK player earns about ₹4.2 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹4 crore.