IPL Stats: Which Wicketkeepers Have The Most Dismissals In IPL?
Wicketkeeping is a difficult aspect of the game of cricket, especially in shorter formats. In a T20 game, the wicketkeeper has to be on his toes all the time as batters are looking to add runs almost all of the time.
Denying tight singles with skilful glove work requires a lot of practice and training at the wicketkeeper's part, as well as making sure the batter doesn't wander away from his crease while trying to take on the bowlers.
The 15th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) is set to start from March 26th where IPL 2021 finalists Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, let's take a look at the best wicket keepers in IPL history.
Top 5 wicket-keepers with most dismissals in IPL history.
#5. Parthiv Patel (81 dismissals)
Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel ranks 5th on this list with 81 dismissals to his name in 122 IPL matches. While playing for Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Kochi Tuskers Kerela, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, PP has registered 65 catches and 16 stumpings in his IPL career.
#4. Wriddhiman Saha (82 dismissals)
Indian test keeper Wriddhiman Saha ranks next with 82 dismissals to his name in 112 matches. Saha has represented Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and has managed 62 catches and 20 stumpings in his IPL career.
#3. Robin Uthappa (90 dismissals)
Former Indian keeper-batter Robin Uthappa has registered 90 dismissals to his name in 114 matches while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Uthappa has taken 58 catches and inflicted 32 stumpings in his IPL career and will be playing for CSK after being bought for 2 crores INR at IPL 2022 mega auction.
#2. Dinesh Karthik (147 dismissals)
Former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik comes on the second spot in the list of most dismissals by wicketkeepers in IPL history. DK has registered 147 dismissals in 197 matches, with 115 catches and 32 stumpings while playing for Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians & Royal Challengers Bangalore. Karthik was bought by RCB at a price of 5.50 crores INR in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
#1. MS Dhoni (161 dismissals)
Also Read: IPL 2022 - Schedule & Squad
Legendary former Indian captain MS Dhoni ranks #1 with 161 dismissals to his name 214 matches while playing for Chennai Super Kings & Rising Pune Supergiants, completing 122 catches and 39 stumpings in his IPL career. The four-time IPL winning captain was retained by CSK for 12 crores INR ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction and will be leading the yellow brigade in the upcoming season of the IPL.