A wicket-keeper stands sentinel, ever watchful, with an unobstructed view of the game. Their eyes never waver, for an opportunity may pounce at any instant.
Swift hands behind the stumps can transform the tide of play, turning mere chances into decisive dismissals. Today, we delve into the annals of IPL history to uncover the top 10 wicket-keepers, their gloves adorned with scalps. And leading this elite pack is no other than MS Dhoni, boasting 180 dismissals—a testament to his mastery behind the wickets.
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10 Wicket Keepers With Most Dismissals In IPL
Indeed, it’s no shocker that MS Dhoni, the seasoned campaigner, reigns supreme. Amongst the pantheon of wicket-keepers, he stands tall, his gloves etching history. As the former Indian captain and current CSK skipper, Dhoni’s tally of 180 dismissals towers overall. Within the IPL arena, he has plucked 138 catches and executed 42 stumpings—a testament to his unwavering vigilance and lightning reflexes. Here is the list:
| Player | Team | Mat | Inns | Dis | Ct | St | Max Dis Inns | Dis/Inn |
| MS Dhoni | (CSK/RPS) | 250 | 243 | 180 | 138 | 42 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.74 |
| KD Karthik | (DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/MI/RCB) | 242 | 224 | 169 | 133 | 36 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.754 |
| WP Saha | (CSK/GT/KKR/KXIP/SRH) | 161 | 140 | 106 | 82 | 24 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.757 |
| RV Uthappa | (CSK/KKR/MI/PWI/RCB/RR) | 205 | 114 | 90 | 58 | 32 | 4 (2ct 2st) | 0.789 |
| PA Patel | (CSK/DC/Kochi/MI/RCB/SRH) | 139 | 122 | 81 | 65 | 16 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.663 |
| Quinton de Kock | (DC/LSG/MI/RCB/SRH) | 96 | 89 | 80 | 64 | 16 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.898 |
| RR Pant | (DC) | 98 | 88 | 79 | 61 | 18 | 3 (3ct 0st) | 0.897 |
| NV Ojha | (DC/RR/SRH) | 113 | 111 | 75 | 65 | 10 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.675 |
| SV Samson | (DC/RR) | 152 | 93 | 68 | 53 | 15 | 4 (2ct 2st) | 0.731 |
| AC Gilchrist | (DC/KXIP) | 80 | 80 | 67 | 51 | 16 | 4 (4ct 0st) | 0.837 |
The IPL, a cauldron of cricketing brilliance, has witnessed wicket keepers who etched their names in history. Among these players, Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum, and Quinton de Kock stand tall. Their gloves, swift and sure, conjured magic on the field, underscoring the pivotal role wicketkeepers play in the dynamic T20 format.
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