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He may be under pressure as a captain, but as finisher, lower down the batting order, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered one of the best in ODI cricket.
There is compelling evidence by way of figures and comparison that Dhoni is a class finisher. Add to this the mix of 189 catches, 63 stumpings, countless run-outs and captaincy to boot.
Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene was left shaking his head in disbelief on Tuesday night when Dhoni snatched a tie.
"One inch here and there and a guy like Dhoni could take you apart. He is a great finisher; he is cool and calm and backs himself. He is a strong character."
Figures present the strongest claim in support. Dhoni has been unbeaten in 30 of India's 49 successful chases and scored runs at an average of 104.89 in them. The best in the business -- Michael Bevan, Lance Klusener, Abdul Razzaq and Jonty Rhodes -- are nowhere close.
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