You know that moment when you try counting all of MS Dhoni’s trophies and think, “Wait… do I need a calculator for this?” If you’ve ever wondered just how stacked Captain Cool’s trophy cabinet is, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here because someone said “Dhoni’s won like a trillion trophies”… let’s break it down in a fun and clear way.
I’m going to walk you through exactly how many trophies MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI has won from international triumphs to IPL glory in friendly, no-nonsense language.
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Why This Matters (Seriously)
Dhoni isn’t just another cricketer who’s good with the bat or gloves. The dude is arguably the most successful Indian captain of all time. He’s the only skipper in history to win all three major ICC white ball tournaments. That’s not a flex that’s a history book moment
International Trophies (For India)
Let’s start with the big ones the trophies Dhoni lifted as captain of the Indian national team:
Major ICC Titles
Under Dhoni’s leadership, India won:
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ICC T20 World Cup – 2007
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ICC Cricket World Cup – 2011
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ICC Champions Trophy – 2013
That’s 3 major ICC trophies and he’s the only captain ever to achieve this trifecta. No joke.
Asia Cup Wins
Dhoni’s India also clinched:
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Asia Cup – 2010
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Asia Cup – 2016
That adds 2 more big regional trophies to his tally.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy (vs Australia)
India won it under Dhoni:
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2008, 2010, 2013
That’s 3 times.Other International Trophies
While not always considered “major,” here’s more:
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ICC Test Mace – 2 times (2010 & 2011)
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Commonwealth Bank Series – 2008
So in international cricket alone, Dhoni has won at least 11 trophies as captain or key member for India.
Franchise Trophies (CSK & Beyond)
Now let’s talk domestic and franchise cricket because Dhoni didn’t stop winning there.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Dhoni captained Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to:
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5 IPL titles 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
That’s a whopping 5 championships tied for the most titles by a captain.
Champions League T20 (CLT20)
CSK also won:
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CLT20 – 2 titles 2010, 2014
That’s 2 more trophies added to the cabinet.
Putting It All Together: Total Trophy Count
Based on the best available data, here’s how many trophies Dhoni has won as captain or pivotal team member:
Summary Table Dhoni’s Trophies
| Category | Trophies Won | Number |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Trophies | 3 | 🇮🇳 |
| Asia Cup | 2 | 🇮🇳 |
| Border-Gavaskar Trophy | 3 | 🇮🇳 |
| ICC Test Mace | 2 | 🇮🇳 |
| Commonwealth Bank Series | 1 | 🇮🇳 |
| IPL Championships (CSK) | 5 | 🏏 |
| Champions League T20 | 2 | 🏏 |
| Total Known Trophies | 18 | 👍 |
(Some minor series wins aren’t counted here to keep it clean.)
As per Cricbuzz, So yeah Dhoni’s trophy count easily sits around 18 major titles. If you add personal awards, player-of-series awards, and national honors, that total sails even higher.
Okay, But What About Other Wins?
Some people online will say Dhoni has “20+ trophies” if you count every series win, every runner-up finish, and every man-of-the-match award. Fair but most lists don’t count those as trophies per se.
So when you hear “Dhoni has over 20 trophies,” they’re lumping in awards too not just silverware. Still impressive, but not the same as world titles.
Why This Total Is Insane
Here’s the thing cricket has dozens of series every year. Winning even ONE major global trophy is rare.
Dhoni won:
- The only T20 World Cup India ever had until 2024
- India’s second ODI World Cup ever (first since 1983)
- The Champions Trophy often the toughest tournament to break through in
Not every captain gets this far. IMO, that alone cements his legacy.
Some Fun Dhoni Facts (Trophy Edition)
🔹 Dhoni led India to tests where they became #1 in the world.
🔹 His IPL team reached finals 10 times winning 5.
🔹 He’s one of cricket history’s most clutch captains.
And that’s not even counting how many awards he got personally.
Final Thoughts
So the answer to “How Many Trophies Has MS Dhoni Won?” is not a simple number that fits on a Post-it note.
But if you’ll humor me, and count the major trophies he’s won international and franchise he’s got at least 18 big-ticket championships to his name. That’s the kind of number that makes fans happy and opponents nervous.
Whether he’s lifting the World Cup or lifting CSK back from 100-for-5, Dhoni’s trophy haul tells one story:
He showed up. He delivered. Again. And again.
