5 MS Dhoni ODI innings that will be remembered forever by the cricketing fraternity

#2 183* vs Sri Lanka, Jaipur, 2005

MSD in action

This innings made MS Dhoni, an overnight star even though he was known for his aggressive batting. Less than a year after making his debut in ODI, Dhoni destroyed the Sri Lankan bowling attack in 2005 at Jaipur to take India to a victory. This innings was filled with shots all over the park and no one could stop him that day.

Sri Lanka toured India in 2005 for a 7-match ODI series. After dominating the first two ODIs, India went 2-0 up without any difficulty. The Game 3 happened at Jaipur and Sri Lanka after winning the toss, chose to bat first. They scored 298-4 in 50 overs, behind Sangakkara's 138 off 147.

India had a bad start losing Sachin very early in the game. MS Dhoni walked in at No.3 when the scoreboard read 7-1. Dhoni then launched a scathing attack on the Lanka bowlers and annihilated them. His innings consisted of 15 fours and 10 sixes. He remained unbeaten on 183* off just 145 balls and India chased down the total in just 46.1 overs.

The way Dhoni batted, if the game had not got over, Dhoni would have probably gotten to a double century. To no one's surprise, MS was indeed adjudged the man of the match. He also went on to win the man of the series award as India clinched it 6-1.