5 highest scoring ODI innings of MS Dhoni 

A name that needs no introduction in cricket, MS Dhoni is one of the greatest finishers of all-time and the crowd cheer up for him irrespective of the stadium he's playing in. He is known for his ballistic hitting.

MS Dhoni has donned the Indian jersey in 323 ODIs so far and has accumulated 10046 runs at a breath-taking average of 50.99. He also has 67 half-centuries and 10 centuries under his belt and is one of the most feared death-overs batsmen of all-time.

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#5 134 vs England, 2017

Dhoni built a terrific partnership with Yuvraj to take India to a huge total

England were In India for a 3-ODI series. After losing the first ODI even after scoring 350, the visitors were looking to make a comeback into the series as the focus shifted to Cuttack for the second ODI.

In the second one-day, India were forced to bat first after losing the toss. India lost first three wickets early and were left reeling at 25-3. Then, the veteran duo of Yuvraj and Dhoni took control of the game and helped India post a huge total of 381 by building a 256-run partnership for the forth wicket.

Dhoni finished with 139 off 122 balls, with 10 fours and 6 sixes. England put a fight and almost chased this gigantic total down as they finished with 366-8 in 50 overs, losing by just 15 runs. This was Dhoni's first century in ODIs after 2013.

#4 139* vs Australia, 2013

Dhoni pulled the team out of trouble with 139 runs

Australia toured India for a seven-matches ODI series in 2013. The series was tied at 1-apiece after two ODIs. In the third ODI, Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. After losing 4 early wickets, India were struggling at 76-4. Dhoni then went on to build some crucial partnerships with Kohli and the middle order batsmen to lift India to 303-9 in 50 overs.

Dhoni blasted 139 off 121 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes. This was Dhoni's first and the only century that calendar-year, set the platform for the bowlers to come and give India a crucial victory.

In return, Australia chased down the total in 49.3 overs, thanks to Faulkner's blistering 64 off 29 balls with 2 fours and 6 sixes. He was well accompanied by Voges' 76 off 88 and the duo added an unbeaten 91-run for the seventh wicket. Unfortunately for Dhoni, his century ended in a loss.

#3 139* vs ACA Africa XI, 2007

Dhoni lit up Chennai with a beautiful knock

In the Asia XI vs Africa XI series in 2007, Asia XI won the first two matches and clinched the series with a game to spare. The third and the final ODI in Chennai was an exciting one and MS Dhoni exploded with 139 off only 97 balls, accompanied by 15 fours and 5 sixes.

He built a 218-run partnership with Jayawardene for the sixth wicket to take Asia XI to a very high total of 331. This was MS Dhoni's third ODI century. Jayawardene scored a century and finished with 107 off 106 balls.

Chasing a target of 332, Africa XI got off to a really good start, thanks to De Villiers and Sibanda. However, losing wickets in quick successions meant Africa XI had to suffer yet another loss and end the series, 0-3.

#2 148 vs Pakistan, 2005

Dhoni smashed 148 to deliver a memorable win for India

Pakistan toured India in 2005 for a 6-game ODI series. After winning the first game quite comprehensively, India were high on confidence and the focus shifted to Visakhapatnam for the second ODI. India won the toss and chose to bat first but lost their veteran batting legend Sachin Tendulkar for just 2 off 8 balls.

At No.3, Dhoni came in and smashed a quick-fire 148 off 123 including 15 fours and 4 sixes. Because of Dhoni's fireworks, the team posted a huge total of 356 on the board in 50 overs for the loss of 9 wickets. This was Dhoni's maiden ODI century.

The Pakistan team could not chase down the total and only scored 298 in 44.1 overs before they got bundled out. Nehra was the pick of the bowlers for India picking up 4 wickets after conceding 72 runs in his allotted 10 overs.

#1 183* vs Sri Lanka, 2005

Dhoni dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack

Neighbouring Sri Lanka visited India in 2005 for a 7-match ODI series. After winning the first two ODIs with ease, India entered the third ODI high on confidence. In the third ODI at Jaipur, the visitors won the toss and chose to bat first. Sangakkara played a very crucial knock, scoring 138 off 147 to take Sri Lanka to 298-4 in 50 overs.

In return, India lost their first wicket early in the innings with Sachin getting out only for 2 runs. MS Dhoni who then came in at No.3 dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack and scored an unbeaten 183* off 145 balls, accompanied by 15 overs and 10 sixes. The visitors had no answer to Dhoni as he battered them all around the park. This was Dhoni's second ODI century and India chased down the total in just 46.1 overs.

With this win, India took a 3-0 lead and went on to win the series, 6-1. MS Dhoni was awarded the Man of the Series trophy for his 346 runs in 5 innings at an average of 115.33.