![MS Dhoni scores 100th 50 of his career during ODI clash against Australia MS Dhoni scores 100th 50 of his career during ODI clash against Australia](https://www.indiablooms.com/sports_pic/2017/dhoni-1505656538.jpg)
MS Dhoni scores 100th 50 of his career during ODI clash against Australia
He achieved the number while smashing his 66th ODI fifty in the match.
He became the fourth Indian player to achieve it after Sachin Tendulkar (164), Rahul Dravid (146) and Sourav Ganguly (107).
Dhoni's fifty came in a crucial position in the match when hosts were reduced to 87/5 in the 22nd over by Australian bowlers.
Dhoni (79 from 88 balls) and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (83 from 66 balls) joined in creating a 118-run sixth wicket partnership to rescue the hosts.
India posted 281 for the loss of seven wickets in the innings.
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated him by tweeting: "Yet another 100 for @msdhoni! This time in front of the stumps! Congratulations on a century of 50s Mahi ."
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