India vs New Zealand 2017, 2nd T20I: Hits and Misses

#4 Miss: MS Dhoni

Rarely does it happen that a batsman scores 49 runs at a strike rate of 132.43 and is still included in the misses of the game.

However, it is the high standards that Dhoni has set for himself over the years that make these mediocre innings tarnish his unbelievable legacy. Dhoni came in when India were on a tight spot at 67-4 in 9 overs. This was a situation that needed careful planning and perfect execution from the batsmen on the crease.

It was a tough ask, but nothing Dhoni hasn't handled in his arsenal of experience.

In Rajkot, however, it seemed like Dhoni, the ultimate finisher, had forgotten how to go about a tough chase. Or that he couldn't do it anymore. He scored two colossal sixes at the start of the innings and was still 16 off 18 deliveries at the end of 15 overs. This was just not good enough in a chase where the required run-rate had gone as high as 17 runs per over.

His inability to switch gears hurt India dearly and lead indirectly to Kohli's wicket, as the skipper was dismissed while trying to compensate for the slow run-rate.

Is it time for Dhoni to hang his boots in T20I?