WPL 2023: Taniya Bhatia races ahead of MS Dhoni, breaks his 12-year-old record

WPL 2023: Former India player MS Dhoni needs introduction for what he has done for Indian cricket team. former team India captain and winner of three ICC trophies, Dhoni was also hailed for his fabulous wicketkeeping skills. former wicketkeeper had ability to change result of game from behind wickets and also kept a good eye on batsmen's movement. Dhoni who is an avid reader of game also used to assist bowlers and decode opposition batter's move while keeping wickets.

MS Dhoni has many records associated to his name and a lot of m have been made while he kept wickets. One such record is related to MS Dhoni's lightning-quick stumpings. A record that stood for almost 12-year-long. MS Dhoni registered this feat as he dismissed three KKR batsmen during 2011 edition of  Indian Premier League. While keeping for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders Dhoni stumped Maninder Bisla, Maj Tiwari, and Eoin Morgan. CSK won that match by two runs while defending a target of 154. 

Taniya Bhatia breaks MS Dhoni's 12 year old record

w, after 12 years Indian women's cricket team wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia who represents her franchise, Delhi Capitals in Women's Premier League stumped four batters in recently concluded match against UP Warriorz. Taniya Bhatia stumped 4 batters and broke MS Dhoni's 12-year-old record. Delhi Capitals' Bhatia stumped Alyssa Healy, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone. Bhatia's heroics enabled Delhi Capitals to win match by 5 wickets.

Speaking about MS Dhoni, he will be seen in action in 16th edition of Indian Premier League 2023 for Chennai Super Kings. CSK's first encounter will be against defending IPL champions Gujarat Titans led by hardik Pandya. This will be inaugural match of tournament and will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 31, 2023. 

MS Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings to four Indian Premier League (IPL) titles and is also second most successful captain in IPL history after Rohit Sharma.  16th season of IPL is special as it will be played in home and away format for first time since 2019.