IPL 2024: MS Dhoni scripts history, becomes first ever wicketkeeper to bag this mighty milestone in T20 cricket

MS Dhoni stormed into record books as he became the first wicketkeeper to record 300 dismissals in T20 cricket. Legendary Dhoni achieved this milestone in DC vs CSK's IPL 2024 clash.

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Former CSK skipper MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

Former CSK skipper MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

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MS Dhoni became the first wicketkeeper to effect 300 dismissals in T20s.

Dhoni achieved this feat during IPL 2024 clash between DC and CSK.

Legendary MS Dhoni created history during the Chennai Super Kings' match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. He became the first wicketkeeper in the world to record a staggering 300 dismissals in T20 cricket. This remarkable feat positions Dhoni ahead of other top wicketkeepers like Dinesh Karthik and Quinton de Kock. Notably, Dhoni has already accumulated four catches in just three innings this IPL season. Furthermore, his sharp reflexes and exceptional wicketkeeping skills continue to shine. Fans may recall his awe-inspiring flying catch to dismiss Vijay Shankar in the previous match against Gujarat Titans.

 

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The 42-year-old achieved the mighty milestone by snagging Prithvi Shaw's outside edge off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling.


Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in T20 Cricket:

 

PlayersDismissalsCatches
MS Dhoni300213
Dinesh Karthik276207
Kamran Akmal274172
Quinton de Kock269220
Jos Buttler208167

 

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Dhoni's wicketkeeping prowess across formats


Dhoni's historic 300th T20 dismissal for CSK extends his remarkable record behind the wicket. While this milestone marks him as the undisputed king of T20 wicketkeepers, his impact goes beyond this format. In international T20s, Dhoni sits just behind Quinton de Kock, with 91 dismissals compared to the South African's 92. This showcases Dhoni's continued effectiveness even after his retirement from international cricket in 2020. Looking across all formats of international cricket, only legendary wicketkeepers Mark Boucher and Adam Gilchrist boast higher dismissal tallies. Dhoni's overall international wicketkeeping statistics are truly staggering. With a staggering 829 dismissals at the time of his retirement, he stands far ahead of any other Indian wicketkeeper. The closest Indian contender, Nayan Mongia, finished his career with a respectable 261 dismissals. Dhoni's record breaks down into 634 catches and 195 stumpings, highlighting his versatility and agility behind the stumps.

 

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While IPL 2024 hasn't seen Dhoni bat yet, his fans eagerly await his return to the crease. Just before the tournament began, he surprised everyone by stepping down as the Chennai Super Kings captain, handing over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, despite this change, the reigning champions have started their campaign with two convincing wins against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT).

 

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