Most successful number five batsmen for India in ODIs

#2 MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers in ODI history

Once regarded as the most powerful hitter of the ball, MS Dhoni's transformation from a lower middle order pinch hitter to the best finisher of all time can be regarded as the best thing that could have happened to the Indian cricket in the last 15 years. Over the last couple of years, the former Indian skipper has changed his batting style to play more of an anchor role in the team. Now India's permanent number 5 batsman, Dhoni continue to win matches for the team regularly, even at the age of 36.

Batting at three down 68 times in his career, Dhoni has scored 2718 in those innings. A stupendous average of over 53, along with a staggering strike rate of almost 90 solidify MS Dhoni's stance as one of the best number 5 batsman for India. Four of his Ten ODI hundreds have come from this position. Already one of the best ODI batsman of all time, Dhoni is now solidifying himself as the best three down ODI batsman in the world.