Suresh Raina And MS Dhoni enjoyed a strong bond both on and off the field, playing together for over ten years in international cricket for India and in franchise cricket for the Chennai Super Kings.
Their chemistry was especially impressive in limited-overs formats.
Here are the top five partnerships between MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina in international cricket.
5. 136 vs Australia, 2009
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MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina vs AUS
In the 2009 ODI series in Nagpur against Australia, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina demonstrated their exceptional middle-order skills. With India struggling at 97/3 while chasing a target of 351, Dhoni and Raina stepped up. They put together a 136-run stand for the fourth wicket, with Raina contributing 59 off 59 balls and Dhoni scoring 124 off 107 balls. Although Raina supported Dhoni, who was in dominant form, India eventually lost the match. Nevertheless, their partnership remains memorable in cricket history.
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4. 142 vs Sri Lanka, 2008
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MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina vs Sri Lanka
In 2008, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina established themselves as a dynamic pair in Indian cricket. In their second match, they forged a key 142-run partnership while batting first. India had stumbled at 130/4, but Raina and Dhoni stabilized the innings, each scoring 76 runs. Their combined effort set a formidable target of 256/9, which India defended to win by 15 runs.
3. 166 vs Hong Kong, 2008
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MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina vs Hong Kong
In the 2008 Asia Cup, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina formed a strong 166-run partnership against Hong Kong. India had lost a few early wickets when they joined forces. Raina scored a rapid 101 off 68 balls, and Dhoni played a captain’s innings with an unbeaten 109 from 96 balls. Their exceptional partnership led India to a massive total of 374/4. This impressive performance set the stage for an easy win, with India securing a 256-run victory—one of their largest margins in ODI history.
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2. 169 vs England, 2011
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MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina vs England
During the 2011 ODI series against England at the renowned Lord’s Cricket Ground, MSD and Suresh Raina played a key role in India’s competitive total. At a challenging score of 110/4, they formed a vital fifth-wicket partnership of 169 runs. Raina was aggressive, scoring 84 runs off 75 balls, while Dhoni provided a steady 78 runs from 71 balls. Their combined efforts were essential in setting India’s final total at 280/5. Despite rain interrupting the match and resulting in a tie under the DLS method, the Dhoni-Raina partnership stood out as a significant highlight.
1. 196 vs Zimbabwe, 2015
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MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina vs ZIM
One of the most unforgettable partnerships between MSD and Suresh Raina happened against Zimbabwe in the 2015 ODI World Cup. India batted first and was struggling at 92/4 due to some impressive bowling by the relatively inexperienced Zimbabwean team. However, MSD joined at number 6 and teamed up with Suresh Raina to turn the game around. They maintained a steady flow of runs by rotating the strike and hitting boundaries regularly. Their partnership of 196 runs helped India reach a winning total and secure victory over Zimbabwe.
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