IPL 2021 statistical preview: All the stats and numbers involving Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings is a former three-time champion of the Indian Premier League, having won it all under MS Dhoni's leadership. Its last IPL title win came in 2018. Meanwhile, Dhoni continues to be its longest-reigning skipper and would be leading it for the 12th time.

<p>Considering the legacy of the Indian Premier League, five teams have been a part of it. As far as one of the most successful sides in the tournament is concerned, Chennai Super Kings is an integral part of it, having won the IPL title on three occasions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With MS Dhoni being a part of CSK's historic success, it has numerous records to its name. As Dhoni and co eyes the fourth title in IPL 2021, we look at all the vital stats and numbers ahead of the season.</p>

Considering the legacy of the Indian Premier League, five teams have been a part of it. As far as one of the most successful sides in the tournament is concerned, Chennai Super Kings is an integral part of it, having won the IPL title on three occasions.

With MS Dhoni being a part of CSK's historic success, it has numerous records to its name. As Dhoni and co eyes the fourth title in IPL 2021, we look at all the vital stats and numbers ahead of the season.

<p><strong>Team stats<br />Top score: </strong>256/5 vs Rajasthan Royals (Chennai, 2010)<br /><strong>Biggest win (runs): </strong>97 runs vs Punjab Kings (Chennai, 2015)<br /><strong>Biggest win (wickets):</strong> Ten wickets vs PK (Mohali, 2013 &amp; Dubai, 2020)</p>

Team stats
Top score: 256/5 vs Rajasthan Royals (Chennai, 2010)
Biggest win (runs): 97 runs vs Punjab Kings (Chennai, 2015)
Biggest win (wickets): Ten wickets vs PK (Mohali, 2013 & Dubai, 2020)

<p><strong>Batting stats<br />Most runs:</strong> Suresh Raina- 4,527<br /><strong>Top score: </strong>Murali Vijay- 127 vs RR (Chennai, 2010)<br /><strong>Best average:</strong> MS Dhoni- 42.71<br /><strong>Best strike rate: </strong>Albie Morkel- 144.83<br /><strong>Best innings strike rate:</strong> Morkel- 400.00 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (Chennai, 2012)<br /><strong>Most 50-plus: </strong>Raina- 33<br /><strong>Most centuries: </strong>Vijay and Shane Watson- 2<br /><strong>Most sixes: </strong>Dhoni- 186<br /><strong>Most innings sixes: </strong>Vijay- 11 vs RR (Chennai, 2010)<br /><strong>Most innings runs via boundaries: </strong>Vijay- 98 vs RR (Chennai, 2010)<br /><strong>Most season runs:</strong> Michael Hussey- 733 in 2013<br /><strong>Best partnership:</strong> Watson-Faf du Plessis- 181 not out vs Punjab Kings (Dubai, 2020)</p>

Batting stats
Most runs: Suresh Raina- 4,527
Top score: Murali Vijay- 127 vs RR (Chennai, 2010)
Best average: MS Dhoni- 42.71
Best strike rate: Albie Morkel- 144.83
Best innings strike rate: Morkel- 400.00 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (Chennai, 2012)
Most 50-plus: Raina- 33
Most centuries: Vijay and Shane Watson- 2
Most sixes: Dhoni- 186
Most innings sixes: Vijay- 11 vs RR (Chennai, 2010)
Most innings runs via boundaries: Vijay- 98 vs RR (Chennai, 2010)
Most season runs: Michael Hussey- 733 in 2013
Best partnership: Watson-Faf du Plessis- 181 not out vs Punjab Kings (Dubai, 2020)

<p><strong>Bowling stats<br />Most wickets:</strong> Dwayne Bravo- 110<br /><strong>Best innings bowling:</strong> Ravindra Jadeja- 5/16 vs Deccan Chargers (Vishakhapatnam, 2012) and Lakshmipathy Balaji- 5/24 vs PK (Chennai, 2008)<br /><strong>Best economy: </strong>Muttiah Muralitharan- 6.37<br /><strong>Best innings economy:</strong> Ravichandran Ashwin- 1.57 vs Delhi Capitals (Abu Dhabi, 2014)<br /><strong>Most four-fors:</strong> Jadeja- 4<br /><strong>Most fifers:</strong> Jadeja and Balaji- 1<br /><strong>Most season wickets:</strong>&nbsp;Bravo- 32 in 2013</p>

Bowling stats
Most wickets: Dwayne Bravo- 110
Best innings bowling: Ravindra Jadeja- 5/16 vs Deccan Chargers (Vishakhapatnam, 2012) and Lakshmipathy Balaji- 5/24 vs PK (Chennai, 2008)
Best economy: Muttiah Muralitharan- 6.37
Best innings economy: Ravichandran Ashwin- 1.57 vs Delhi Capitals (Abu Dhabi, 2014)
Most four-fors: Jadeja- 4
Most fifers: Jadeja and Balaji- 1
Most season wickets: Bravo- 32 in 2013

<p><strong>Wicketkeeping stats<br />Most dismissals: </strong>Dhoni- 123<br /><strong>Most innings dismissals: </strong>Dhoni- 4 vs RCB (Chennai, 2013) and Kolkata Knight Riders (Abu Dhabi, 2020)<br /><strong>Most season dismissals: </strong>Dhoni- 17 in 2013</p>

Wicketkeeping stats
Most dismissals: Dhoni- 123
Most innings dismissals: Dhoni- 4 vs RCB (Chennai, 2013) and Kolkata Knight Riders (Abu Dhabi, 2020)
Most season dismissals: Dhoni- 17 in 2013

<p><strong>Fielding stats<br />Most catches:</strong> Raina- 91<br /><strong>Most innings catches:</strong> Du Plessis- 4 vs KKR (Kolkata, 2019)<br /><strong>Most season catches: </strong>Bravo- 14 in 2013</p>

Fielding stats
Most catches: Raina- 91
Most innings catches: Du Plessis- 4 vs KKR (Kolkata, 2019)
Most season catches: Bravo- 14 in 2013

<p><strong>Individual<br />Most games:</strong> Dhoni- 174<br /><strong>Most games as skipper: </strong>Dhoni- 174</p>

Individual
Most games: Dhoni- 174
Most games as skipper: Dhoni- 174