ODI Career Records and Statistics: Most Stumpings Recorded by a Wicket Keeper

In the game of cricket, the wicketkeeper is a player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps, keeping an eye on the batter and prepared to take a catch, stump the batter, or run out a batter as needed. Being a wicketkeeper is a difficult job that calls for both mental and physical stamina. Wicketkeepers must always be on the lookout for every ball that is delivered. In particular, stumping is a difficult skill that demands a high level of mental focus. Let’s take a look at the most stumpings by a wicketkeeper:

MS Dhoni – 123 Stumpings

MS Dhoni, a former Indian captain and wicketkeeper, tops the record with 123 stumpings in 347 ODI appearances. He had an impact on these stumpings while representing India (120 stumpings) and Asia XI (3 stumpings). In an ODI career, he is the only player with more than 100 stumpings. Additionally, Dhoni has 24 more stumpings than the wicketkeeper who is ranked second on this list. The most stumpings Dhoni ever participated in were 25 against Sri Lanka, followed by 18 against Australia and 16 against England.

Kumar Sangakkara – 99 Stumpings

Kumar Sangakkara, a designated wicketkeeper from Sri Lanka, is ranked second with 99 stumpings in 360 ODIs. He served as Sri Lanka’s previous captain and wicketkeeper. He had an impact on these stumpings while playing for Asia XI and Sri Lanka (96 stumpings) (3 stumpings). Sangakkara has stumped 19 times, mostly against South Africa, and 13 times against England. He has 36 stumpings to his name in Sri Lanka.

Romesh Kaluwitharana – 75 Stumpings 

Romesh Kaluwitharana, a second Sri Lankan wicket keeper, is third on the list with 75 stumpings in 186 games as a designated wicketkeeper. When he was playing for Sri Lanka, he affected every stumping. Kaluwitharana has 22 stumpings against Pakistan, with 11 against Australia coming next. Only 27 of the 75 stumpings—all of the others took place outside of Sri Lanka—were carried out there.

Mosin Khan – 73 Stumpings 

Moin Khan, a designated wicketkeeper for Pakistan, ranks fourth on this list with 73 stumpings in 211 ODI games. He has 73 stumpings in addition to 214 catches. His 13 stumpings against each of India and Sri Lanka, followed by 12 against the West Indies and 10 each against England and New Zealand, have been his most frequent opponents. To put it in a nutshell, these players have demonstrated their ability to anticipate and react quickly, as well as their precision and agility in executing the stumping dismissal. Their impressive records stand as a testament to their talent and dedication to the game.

Stumpings	Innings	Player	Team	Span
123	345	MS Dhoni	India	2004–2019
99	353	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	2000–2015
75	185	Romesh Kaluwitharana	Sri Lanka	1990–2004
73	209	Moin Khan	Pakistan	1990–2004
55	281	Adam Gilchrist	Australia	1996–2008

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