In West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup clash Quinton de Kock scripts history

The wicket-keeper of South Africa cricket team Quinton de Kock etched his name in the record books during the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup clash on Monday. During the match, Quinton de Kock became the first wicket-keeper to reach the 100-dismissal mark in T20Is. The list contains several other legends including former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, DeneshRamdin and Jos Buttler as well.

Most dismissals by wicketkeeper in T20Is

Quinton de Kock (SA)  100*

MS Dhoni (IND)      91

Irfan Karim (KEN)   83

Jos Buttler (ENG)  79*

DeneshRamdin (WI)  63

In 90 games the 31-year-old player took 100 dismissals, including 82 catches and 18 stumpings. With England captain Jos Buttler, the keeper with second most dismissals (79) among the active players, sitting at the fourth spot with a considerable gap of 21 scalps, the South African wicket-keeper will be comfortably at number one for a reasonable amount of time.

 

Jun 24, 2024 6:14 AM