The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its high-octane cricketing action and thrilling moments. One player who plays a crucial role in adding to the excitement on the field is the wicketkeeper. The wicket-keeper’s role is to effect dismissals behind the stumps, making it essential for them to have quick reflexes, good hand-eye coordination, and great anticipation skills. The record for the most dismissals in an innings by a wicketkeeper in the IPL still stands as one of the most impressive feats in the tournament’s history.
Individual Wicket Keeping IPL Records for Most Dismissals in an Innings:
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 5 | Kumar Sangakkara | DC | RCB | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 14 April 2011 |
| 2 | 4 | Yogesh Takawale | MI | RR | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai | 7 May 2008 |
| Morne van Wyk | KKR | RCB | Kingsmead, Durban | 29 April 2009 | ||
| Dinesh Karthik | DD | RR | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | 17 May 2009 | ||
| Robin Uthappa | PWI | MI | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 6 April 2012 | ||
| Adam Gilchrist | PBKS | CSK | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala | 17 May 2012 | ||
| Brendon McCullum | KKR | DD | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 22 May 2012 | ||
| MS Dhoni | CSK | RCB | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 13 April 2013 | ||
| Parthiv Patel | MI | GL | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 16 April 2016 | ||
| Naman Ojha | SRH | MI | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 8 May 2016 | ||
| Wriddhiman Saha | PBKS | RPS | 21 May 2016 | |||
| SRH | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 17 April 2017 | ||||
| Dinesh Karthik | KKR | RR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 15 May 2018 | ||
| Heinrich Klaasen | RR | RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 19 May 2018 | ||
| Quinton de Kock | MI | CSK | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3 April 2019 | ||
| Sanju Samson | RR | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 22 September 2020 | |||
| MS Dhoni | CSK | KKR | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 7 October 2020 | ||
| Quinton de Kock | MI | CSK | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 23 October 2020 | ||
| Dinesh Karthik | KKR | RR | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 1 November 2020 | ||
| Sheldon Jackson | RCB | DY Patil Cricket Stadium, Mumbai | 30 March 2022 | |||
| Wriddhiman Saha | GT | KKR | 23 April 2022 | |||
| LSG | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 10 May 2022 |
Most Dismissals in an Innings by Wicket keeper (5 Dismissals)
The record for the most dismissals in an innings by a wicketkeeper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a coveted achievement, and several players have come close to breaking it over the years. Currently, the top three spots are held by Kumar Sangakkara, Yogesh Takawale, and Morne van Wyk. On April 14, 2011, playing for the Delhi Capitals (DC), Kumar Sangakkara achieved an impressive 5 dismissals in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
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Second on the list is Yogesh Takawale, who made 4 dismissals while playing for the Mumbai Indians (MI) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on May 7, 2008. Third on the list is Morne van Wyk, who made 4 dismissals while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Kingsmead, Durban on April 29, 2009.
Most Dismissals in an Innings by Wicket keeper (4 Dismissals)
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen many talented wicketkeepers take the field, each displaying their exceptional skills and quick reflexes. The record for the most dismissals in an innings by a wicketkeeper in the IPL is a highly sought-after achievement. Two players who have achieved 4 dismissals in an innings are Dinesh Karthik and Heinrich Klaasen.
Dinesh Karthik, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), achieved this feat in a match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 15, 2018, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Karthik’s impressive performance behind the stumps helped secure a win for his team and showcased his talent as a wicketkeeper.
Similarly, Heinrich Klaasen, playing for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), achieved 4 dismissals in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 19, 2018, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Klaasen’s quick reflexes and excellent hand-eye coordination played a key role in securing a win for his team and establishing him as a top-notch wicketkeeper in the IPL. These performances by Dinesh Karthik and Heinrich Klaasen demonstrate their exceptional skills as wicketkeepers and solidify their place among the greats in the IPL.
Their achievements inspire future generations of wicketkeepers to strive for excellence and set new records in the tournament. These performances by these talented wicketkeepers demonstrate their exceptional skills and quick reflexes. Their achievements in the IPL are a testament to the high-quality cricket being played in the tournament and inspire future generations of wicketkeepers to strive for excellence.
The record for the most dismissals in an innings by a wicketkeeper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a highly coveted achievement and several talented wicketkeepers have come close to breaking it over the years. Players such as Kumar Sangakkara, Yogesh Takawale, Morne van Wyk, Dinesh Karthik, and Heinrich Klaasen have all achieved impressive feats behind the stumps, displaying their exceptional skills and quick reflexes. These achievements serve as a testament to the high-quality cricket being played in the IPL and inspire future generations of wicketkeepers to strive for excellence.
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