The standards set by today’s top players require a wicketkeeper to also be a strong batter for the team. With fielders spread out, the wicket-keeper needs to be very active, making sure everything is ready for each ball.
However, the main job of a wicket-keeper is to get the basics right. They need to catch every edge from the bat and be alert to any movement from the batter. In a game where one action can change everything, good wicket-keeping alone can win matches.
Here are 5 times when a wicket-keeper made 5 dismissals in T20 game.
1. MS Dhoni -300
MS Dhoni, a famous cricket player from India, used to lead the Indian team and Chennai Super Kings. He was known for catching balls really quickly when he was the wicketkeeper.
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2. Kamran Akmal -274
Kamran Akmal, a cricketer from Pakistan who used to catch balls behind the stumps, is very close to Dhoni with 274 times he made the batsmen out. He caught 172 balls and knocked off the bails of 102 batsmen, which puts him in second place for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 cricket.
3. Dinesh Karthik -274
Dinesh Karthik is really good at catching and stopping the ball in T20 cricket. He’s in third place with 274 times he’s made the batter out. He caught the ball 207 times and stopped the ball hitting the stumps 67 times.
4. Quinton de Kock -270
Quinton de Kock, a talented cricket player from South Africa, has done really well. He’s known for being great at catching the ball as a wicketkeeper and hitting it hard when he bats. He’s now ranked fourth in the world because he’s caught or stumped 270 players out in T20 matches. This shows he’s one of the best wicketkeepers in this type of cricket.
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5. Jos Buttler -209
Buttler is a valuable player for England and the Rajasthan Royals because he can hit the ball hard and catch it safely while playing as a wicket-keeper. He’s really popular and many teams want him because of his skills in T20 cricket.
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