The role of a wicketkeeper is important in any of the format. In a tournament like IPL, wicketkeepers are under immense pressure as a single missed chance can prove to be match threatening for their side. On the other hand, a brilliant piece of effort by the wicketkeeper can help the team dominate the opposition. In this article, we will take a look list of players with most dismissals as Wicketkeeper in IPL.
Most Dismissals by a Wicketkeeper in IPL
Player | Matches | Catches | Stumpings | Dismissals |
MS Dhoni | 250 | 138 | 42 | 180 |
Dinesh Karthik | 242 | 133 | 36 | 169 |
Wriddhiman Saha | 161 | 82 | 24 | 106 |
Robin Uthappa | 205 | 58 | 32 | 90 |
Parthiv Patel | 139 | 65 | 16 | 81 |
MS Dhoni
Veteran MS Dhoni has proved his mettle as a wicketkeeper in his long career. He has recorded the most number of dismissals (180) in IPL. His numbers are expected to grow in the upcoming IPL 2024.
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik comes second on the list of wicketkeepers with most dismissals in IPL. Currently, Dinesh Karthik is representing RCB in IPL. Just like Dhoni, Karthik numbers of dismissals as wicketkeeper are also expected to grow.
Wriddhiman Saha
Wriddhiman Saha is considered among the best keepers behind the wicket in international cricket right now. He has shown his skills with the gloves in IPL as well. He will represent Gujarat Giants in IPL 2024.
Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa was a proven performer in IPL. In his IPL career, Uthappa took 58 catches and inflicted 32 stumpings as wicketkeeper.
Parthiv Patel
The veteran Indian keeper announced his retirement from all forms of the game last year. He was part of the RCB squad in IPL 2020 but did not get a single game in the season.