The Pakistan Super League (PSL) stands as one of the premier franchise cricket leagues, attracting top talent worldwide. While many players shine with bat and ball, wicket keepers play a pivotal role, often clinching tight games with key dismissals. Here, we spotlight the wicketkeepers with the most dismissals in PSL history, showcasing their contributions in this high-paced format.
1. Mohammad Rizwan – 74 Dismissals
Leading the list, Mohammad Rizwan has set the PSL benchmark with 74 dismissals, including a record 59 catches and 15 stumpings across 70 innings. Rizwan’s prowess behind the stumps peaked in the 2021 season with 20 dismissals, a PSL record for a single season. Starting his PSL journey with Lahore Qalandars, Rizwan later represented Karachi Kings before captaining Multan Sultans to a PSL title in 2021. With nearly 2,000 PSL runs, he also holds the record as the wicketkeeper with the most runs in PSL history.
2. Kamran Akmal – 62 Dismissals
A key player for Peshawar Zalmi, Kamran Akmal follows closely with 62 dismissals (53 catches and 9 stumpings) across 72 innings. Known for his agility, Akmal set a PSL single-season stumping record in 2017 with five stumpings. His 2021 season was remarkable, achieving 15 dismissals. With over 1,972 runs in 74 matches, Akmal remains a vital part of Zalmi’s success.
3. Sarfaraz Ahmed – 49 Dismissals
The Quetta Gladiators captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, ranks third with 49 dismissals (38 catches and 11 stumpings) in 80 matches. As one of PSL’s most experienced captains, Sarfaraz has a unique ability to guide bowlers, crucial to Quetta’s 2019 PSL title win. He also boasts 1,503 PSL runs with seven half-centuries.
4. Ben Dunk – 25 Dismissals
Ben Dunk, an Australian keeper and top-order batter, has 25 dismissals from his 30-match PSL career. Starting with Karachi Kings, Dunk moved to Lahore Qalandars and recorded his best wicketkeeping season in 2021 with 10 dismissals. Known for his powerful hitting, Dunk scored 596 runs and now serves in Qalandars’ coaching staff.
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5. Luke Ronchi – 22 Dismissals
Former Islamabad United wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi was a T20 star, with 22 PSL dismissals and 1,020 runs. Known for his aggressive batting style, Ronchi holds one of the fastest PSL half-centuries and remains an iconic PSL player.
6. Kumar Sangakkara – 20 Dismissals
The legendary Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara amassed 20 PSL dismissals across his stints with Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, and Quetta Gladiators. Sangakkara scored 613 PSL runs before stepping down as a wicketkeeper.
7. Azam Khan – 14 Dismissals
Azam Khan, the young Pakistan keeper, has 14 PSL dismissals and 914 runs. Starting with Quetta Gladiators, he later moved to Islamabad United and quickly became known for his aggressive batting and quick reflexes behind the stumps.
8. Sam Billings – 13 Dismissals
Sam Billings, the English wicketkeeper, recorded 13 dismissals with Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars. He played a significant role in Qalandars’ successful 2023 season, securing 10 catches.
9. Chadwick Walton – 13 Dismissals
Jamaican keeper Chadwick Walton made 13 PSL dismissals, including 11 catches for Islamabad United and Karachi Kings. His most successful season was in 2020, where he contributed to Karachi’s championship run.
10. Brad Haddin – 12 Dismissals
Veteran Brad Haddin played a critical role in Islamabad United’s 2016 PSL title. With 12 PSL dismissals and 327 runs, including a match-winning 61* in the final, Haddin is remembered for his influential PSL career.
In the fast-paced PSL, these wicketkeepers have consistently proven their worth, impacting games through both their keeping skills and batting prowess. As the league continues to grow, these players set a high bar for wicketkeeping excellence in T20 cricket.
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