MS Dhoni is one of the 14 batters who have scaled the 10,000-run mountain in One-Day International cricket. 

The fact that he played the majority of his cricket at number five and six and still managed to score so many speaks volumes of his ability with the bat. Not just in ODIs, even in the shortest format of the game, Dhoni left his mark as one of the greatest of all times. 

During his international career, Dhoni managed to win every ICC trophy on offer as India captain. While his leadership skills are second to none, his ability to finish off games time and again is what made him a legend of the game. 

Here’s a look at some of the major knocks that made Dhoni a modern-day legend: 

1. 45 Not Out vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series Final 2013 

Dhoni's Special

OnThisDay in 2013, India reqd 15 runs to win off final over (1 wicket in hand) against Sri Lanka to win the Tri Series Final.

Eranga to Dhoni
49.1 No Run
49.2 SIX
49.3 FOUR
49.4 SIX@msdhoni#MSDhoni #Dhoni #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/gwel1nltOD

— MS Dhoni 7781 #TataIPL #ChennaiSuperKings (@msdhoni_7781) July 11, 2018

Chasing a low total of 203 in the series finale, India were in trouble as they lost their ninth wicket for 182. However, MS Dhoni had other plans, In the final over India still needed 15 runs for the win with just one wicket in hand. 

Dhoni failed to make a connection on the first ball but deposited the next over the bowler's head for a maximum. The third ball went for a through the point region and the wicket-keeper batter smashed the next delivery over extra cover to pull off a heist and help India to clinch the tri-series title.

2. 44 Not Out vs Australia in Adelaide 2012 

India failed to win the tri-series in Australia in 2012 involving Sri Lanka. However, in one of the matches, MS Dhoni once again took the onus on himself to finish the game and he did it in style. 

The visitors had lost their sixth wicket with just eight balls left in the match and they were still 13 runs behind the target. Dhoni got the strike in the final over when India needed 12 off four deliveries and he smashed Clint Mckay straight down the ground for a huge six to put the pressure back on the hosts. 

Dhoni was caught at square leg off the next delivery but it was a no-ball and he came charging back for a second run to retain the strike. The India captain pulled the next ball behind square and picked up three runs to seal the win for India. 

3. 72 Not Out vs Pakistan in Lahore in 2006 

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