Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are both known for their incredible batting, but they have also bowled in the IPL on a few occasions. Although they are not regular bowlers, both players have surprised fans by taking wickets. In this article, we will try to observe the bowling side of Kohli and MSD.
Virat Kohli’s Bowling Record in IPL
Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batters in cricket, has played 252 IPL matches and scored over 8,000 runs. Although he is famous for his classy batting, Kohli has also bowled a few times in the IPL. Over his career, he has bowled about 42 overs and taken 4 wickets. Some of the big names he has dismissed include Brendon McCullum, Ravi Teja, Wriddhiman Saha, and Chamara Silva. The last time Kohli took a wicket in the IPL was in 2011, and since 2016, he has not bowled in the tournament.
MS Dhoni’s Bowling Record in IPL
MS Dhoni is known for his wicketkeeping and Sharp leadership, but he has never bowled in an IPL match. While Dhoni has bowled in international cricket before, he has never been asked to bowl in the IPL. He has played 264 matches in the IPL and scored over 5,000 runs, but he has always focused on batting and keeping wickets. Dhoni’s role as a captain has been more important in the IPL, leading his team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), to multiple victories.
Other Notable IPL Bowlers: Rohit Sharma
While Kohli and Dhoni haven’t been regular bowlers, other players have taken on the role when needed. For example, Rohit Sharma, the captain of India’s Test and ODI teams, used to bowl in his early career. He has taken 15 wickets in the IPL, with his last time bowling in the tournament being in 2021.
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are mainly known for their batting and leadership in the IPL, but they have also bowled on rare occasions. Kohli has taken wickets in the past, while Dhoni has never bowled in the IPL.
In the IPl 2025, Kohli became the most expensive among all Indian players and MSD was retained as an uncapped player. some media reports started claiming that it may be the last IPL season for the both legend. So Supports are already excited to see these legends in the upcoming IPL arena.