The wicketkeeper-batter has turn out to be one of the vital invaluable roles in T20 cricket. The IPL has produced a number of who’ve redefined what the place can supply.
MS Dhoni – Chennai Tremendous Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant
Dhoni grew to become the primary wicketkeeper-batter to attain 5,000 runs in IPL historical past, ending with 5,243 runs and a report 190 dismissals from 264 matches. 5 IPL titles. 47 stumpings. The usual by which each and every different keeper-batter within the competitors is measured.
Rishabh Pant – Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Tremendous Giants
Pant has scored 3,700 runs at a strike charge of 148.93, the very best amongst all wicketkeepers in IPL historical past, with greater than 100 dismissals throughout his profession. The most costly signing in IPL historical past, his capability to take a match away from the opposition in a single over is unmatched.
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Quinton de Kock – Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Tremendous Giants
South Africa’s best keeper-batter in IPL historical past. De Kock scored 2,824 runs and made 81 dismissals from 91 matches, combining aggressive opening batting with clear glovework. His 140 not out is the very best particular person rating by a keeper in IPL historical past.
Sanju Samson – Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Tremendous Kings
Samson has scored 5,181 runs from 190 matches with 5 centuries and a strike charge of 139.05, making him considered one of solely three keepers in IPL historical past to move 5,000 runs. A constant performer throughout a number of franchises for over a decade.
Dinesh Karthik – Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders
Karthik completed with 4,842 runs from 257 matches and 174 dismissals — the second most by any keeper in IPL historical past behind Dhoni. His death-hitting within the latter levels of his profession, notably at RCB, elevated him to a special stage solely.
Adam Gilchrist – Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab
The unique blueprint for the abroad keeper-batter. Gilchrist grew to become considered one of solely two keeper-captains to win the IPL title, main Deccan Chargers to victory in 2009. His aggressive strategy on the prime of the order set the usual for each abroad keeper that adopted.
Jos Buttler – Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans
Buttler has scored 4,475 runs from 133 matches at a mean of 39.25 with seven centuries, the second most by any participant in IPL historical past. His 863 runs in 2022 stays the second highest whole in a single season, together with 4 centuries. A match-winner of the very best order.
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Heinrich Klaasen – Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Klaasen has scored 1,974 runs from 60 matches at a mean of 42.91 and a strike charge of 166.44, with the very best strike charge of any participant on this checklist. Main the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 555 runs, his case for the title of greatest keeper-batter within the recreation proper now’s laborious to argue towards.
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