Brisbane: Batting first or second, MS Dhoni has made it habit of batting right up to 45th over and beyond to ensure India either chase down a target or post a score that is competitive.


MS Dhoni walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed for 34 at the Gabba in Brisbane yesterday. Pic/AFP 

In the 185 innings Dhoni has batted at No 5 and below for India, he has been not out on 55 occasions. That is close to 30 per cent or nearly one every three innings. It is a phenomenal stat and one that proves his status as a master finisher.