6. 113* vs Pakistan at Chennai, December 2012

He played one of the best innings under pressure for India against Pakistan in the 1^st One day international played at M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 30^th December 2012. MS Dhoni came to the crease when India was struggling at 29 for 5.

He steadied the innings and put up 73 runs for the 6^th wicket with Suresh Raina. MS Dhoni took singles, hit bad balls away for boundaries. MS Dhoni reached his half-century off 86 balls and got the support of R Ashwin. Both MS Dhoni and R Ashwin added unbeaten 125 runs for the 7^th wicket.

MS Dhoni picks the toughest bowler he has faced

The captain reached his century off 118 balls. MS Dhoni remained not out on 113 off 125 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes. It helped Team India post 227 for 6 in 50 overs. Chasing 228, Pakistan won the match by 6 wickets with 11 balls to spare.

For his great knock, MS Dhoni was named as the man of the match.