Most Dismissals By A Wicketkeeper In IPL

Sakshi Sharma

Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni make the list of most dismissals by a keeper (X.COM)Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni make the list of most dismissals by a keeper (X.COM)

The Indian Premier League has been a platform where wicket keepers have showcased their talent and skills prominently. MS Dhoni is arguably one of the most celebrated wicketkeeper-batsmen in the history of the IPL. 

Following in Dhoni's footsteps, Rishabh Pant has emerged as a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman who has made significant contributions to his IPL franchise, the Delhi Capitals, with his explosive batting and agile wicket keeping skills.

Throughout the IPL's history, several other wicketkeepers such as Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum, and Quinton de Kock have left their mark with their exceptional performances, showcasing the importance of wicket keepers in the T20 format. 

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is known for its fast-paced and high-stakes cricket, the role of the wicketkeeper becomes even more significant. 

Most Dismissals By A Wicketkeeper in IPL History

Player (Teams)
Span
Matches
Catches
Stumpings
Dismissals
MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS)2008–2025269*15045195
Dinesh Karthik (DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/MI/RCB)2008–202425713737174
Wriddhiman Saha (CSK/GT/KKR/KXIP/SRH)2008–20241708726113
Rishabh Pant (DC/LSG)2016–2025116762399
Robin Uthappa (CSK/KKR/MI/PWI/RCB/RR)2008–2022205583290
Quinton de Kock (DC/KKR/LSG/MI/RCB/SRH)2013–2025112661682
Parthiv Patel (CSK/DCH/Kochi/MI/RCB/SRH)2008–2019139651681
Sanju Samson (DC/RR)2013–2025172591675
Naman Ojha (DC/RR/SRH)2009–2018113651075
Adam Gilchrist (DCH/KXIP)2008–201380511667

FAQs: Most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in IPL

Q.1. Which wicketkeeper has the most dismissals in IPL?

Ans. Former Indian captain and Chennai Super Kings wicket-keeper, MS Dhoni, has the most dismissals (45) in IPL history. The CSK captain is the only wicketkeeper to have claimed 200 dismissals in the cash-rich tournament. 

Q.2. Who has the most runs in IPL history by a wicket-keeper?

Ans. Five-time IPL winner, MS Dhoni, holds the record for most runs in the IPL as a wicketkeeper. 

Q.3. Who has the most catches in IPL by a wicket keeper?

Ans. A testament to his longevity and expertise, MS Dhoni has taken the most catches (150) as a wicketkeeper in the IPL. 

Q.4. Did Dhoni stump 0.08 seconds?

Ans. MS Dhoni is widely considered to have some of the fastest and most impressive stumpings in the world. Reportedly, in 2018, Dhoni took 0.08 seconds to effect a stumping dismissal of Keemo Paul.