The T20 World Cup is a big event where cricket teams play fast-paced matches. Some players who aren’t as famous have done really well, especially the wicket-keepers. They not only bat but also catch or stump out players from the other team, which can change how the game goes.
Since MS Dhoni’s time, wicket-keepers have become even more important in T20 cricket. Dhoni was really good at reacting quickly, setting a high standard. But there are many other keepers who are just as good, even though people don’t talk about them as much.
Here are the top 5 wicket-keepers with the most dismissals in T20 World Cup history
5. Quinton de Kock (22)
South Africa’s Quinton de Kock is the fifth-best wicketkeeper in the list, catching and stumping 22 players in total. De Kock has a lot of experience in international cricket, especially in T20 games, where he’s focused most of his efforts. He played 18 games in the ICC event, catching 17 players and stumping 5. He played fewer games than the others in the top 5 list.
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4. Kumar Sangakkara (26)
Sri Lankan cricket player Kumar Sangakkara did really well in the T20 World Cup. He caught and stumped players out 26 times in 31 games. He was fast and precise with his movements. Sangakkara was also a key player in Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Even though he retired ten years ago, no one has beaten his records and achievements in T20 cricket.
3. Denesh Ramdin (27)
Former West Indies wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin comes in third place for making 27 dismissals (18 catches and 9 stumpings) in T20 World Cups. Even though Ramdin wasn’t hugely popular on the team, he made big impacts with his batting and wicket-keeping skills. West Indies has a strong history in the T20 World Cup, and Ramdin played a significant role in their past successes. His quick movements and diving saves have often turned matches in his team’s favor.
2. Kamran Akmal (30)
Kamran Akmal from Pakistan is the second-best wicket-keeper in T20 World Cups. He caught the ball 12 times and kicked off the bails 18 times in 30 matches. That’s a total of 30 times he’s made the batsmen out.
Although he sometimes made mistakes on the field, Akmal was one of the best wicket-keepers for his team when he was at his best. He was part of the Pakistan team that won the T20 World Cup in 2009 by beating Sri Lanka in London. In that important match, he scored 37 runs in 28 balls as the team’s opening batsman.
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1. MS Dhoni (32)
MS Dhoni is one of the best wicket-keepers in cricket history. He was the captain of the Indian team and led them to win the T20 World Cup in 2007. Dhoni has the most dismissals as a wicket-keeper in T20 World Cup history, with 32. He caught the ball 21 times and stumped players 11 times in 33 matches. Even after retiring, he’s still considered the best wicket-keeper.
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