MS Dhoni Scores Most Runs As A Wicketkeeper-Batter In England (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)
After a brief break, the longest format is making a triumphant return. Later on this month, Team India is all set to lock horns with England in a high-voltage five-match Test series, promising some unmissable red-ball thrills.
As both sides delivered unreal excitement over the years, another thrilling series is loading. Before the series kicks off, Rishabh Pant has his sights set on becoming the highest-scoring wicketkeeper-batter in England. Let’s explore who is gracing the prestigious list.
7. Rishabh Pant
A dynamic, aggressive left-handed batter, known for his power-hitting abilities, Rishabh Pant has set an example of batting brilliance. He has channeled his inner power-hitting abilities even in the longest format. Even in an away condition, he has raised his bat on high.
In 17 innings on English soil, he has scored 556 runs with 2 half-centuries and 2 centuries with an average of 32.70. As he gears up for his England tour, he’s eyeing a golden opportunity to surpass MS Dhoni and become the highest-scoring wicketkeeper-batter on English turf.
6. Farokh Engineer
In the golden era of Indian cricket, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer is known for his exceptional records. Known for his versatility to bat anywhere in the lineup, he set the gold standard for excellence in both at-home and away conditions.
In English conditions, he is holding an impressive record. In 17 innings, he scored 563 runs with four half-centuries with an average of 37.53. With that, he is standing in the sixth position on the prestigious list.
5. Jeff Dujon
In the West Indies’ cricket history, a wicketkeeper-batter like Jeff Dujon is rare. Known for his flexibility behind the stumps, along with his ability to control the pacers with the bat, makes him a valuable asset.
In his era, he dominated the English bowlers on their home conditions. In 20 Test innings, he scored 604 runs with an average of 31.78, along with four half-centuries and one century. He stands as the fifth-highest-scoring wicketkeeper-batter on English soil.
4. Ian Healy
The England-Australia rivalry has always been a showstopper, bringing unmatched drama and passion to the game. Ian Healy’s stats on English soil as a wicketkeeper-batter talk about his dominance over the opponent.
In just 24 innings, he piled up an impressive 624 runs, including three half-centuries and one century, at a solid average of 31.20. With that, he is standing in fourth position on the list.
3. John Waite
South Africa has gifted some of the best wicketkeeper-batters in the cricket world, and John Waite is one of them. He was hailed as a forerunner of the modern wicketkeeper-batter. On English soil, he has scripted his excellence.
In 27 innings, he scored 684 runs with an average of 29.73, along with 6 half-centuries and 1 century. With that, he is the third-highest run scorer as a wicketkeeper-batter in English conditions.
2. Rod Marsh
As Australians are known for unreal aggression, Rod Marsh is one of them. With outstanding excellence behind the stumps with unreal batting brilliance, he has dominated the English batters on their home soil.
In 35 innings, he scored 773 runs with 6 half-centuries with an impressive average of 24.93. That brilliance places him as the second-highest run-scoring wicketkeeper-batter on English soil.
1. MS Dhoni
As the former Indian captain MS Dhoni has faced criticism related to his overseas stats, his stats as the wicketkeeper-batter tell a different story. Donning Team India’s jersey, he brought out his best form on English soil and dominated the opponent bowlers.
In just 23 innings, he scored 778 runs with a stunning average of 37.04. On English soil, he stitched 8 exceptional half-centuries. His remarkable consistency makes him the highest-scoring wicketkeeper-batter in England soil.
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