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The Safest Hands: Top 10 Wicket-Keepers with Most Dismissals
A wicket-keeper is frequently the unsung hero in cricket, the silent protector behind the stumps. They play one of the most difficult roles on the field, requiring quick reflexes, agility, and laser-like focus. A great wicket-keeper controls the game's flow with their presence in addition to making catches and causing stumpings. The legends of the glove, the keepers who have accrued the most dismissals in all three formats of international cricket history, are honored on this list.
With their abilities directly influencing important discoveries, these players were more than just stewards; they were key players in their teams' triumph. Their records are evidence of years of commitment and diligence, and their names are synonymous with excellence and consistency.
The Guardians of the Stumps
| Rank | Player | Team | Dismissals | Catches | Stumpings | Matches | Innings | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Boucher | South Africa | 998 | 952 | 46 | 467 | 596 | 1997-2012 |
| 2 | Adam Gilchrist | Australia | 905 | 813 | 92 | 396 | 485 | 1996-2008 |
| 3 | M.S.Dhoni | India | 829 | 634 | 195 | 538 | 608 | 2004-2019 |
| 4 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 678 | 539 | 139 | 594 | 499 | 2000-2015 |
| 5 | Ian Healy | Australia | 628 | 560 | 68 | 287 | 392 | 1988-1999 |
| 6 | Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 560 | 514 | 46 | 301 | 337 | 2012-2024 |
| 7 | Rod Marsh | Australia | 479 | 463 | 16 | 188 | 274 | 1970-1984 |
| 8 | Jos Buttler | England | 475 | 421 | 54 | 384 | 357 | 2011-Present |
| 9 | Brad Haddin | Australia | 474 | 449 | 25 | 226 | 274 | 2001-2015 |
| 10 | Jeff Dujon | West Indies | 474 | 448 | 26 | 250 | 316 | 1981-1991 |
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