KKR vs CSK: MS Dhoni scripts history, becomes first ever wicketkeeper to unlock this massive milestone in IPL

MS Dhoni once again proved his legendary status and reaffirmed his reputation as arguably the greatest wicketkeeper of all time. During the IPL 2025 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens, the CSK captain's contributions behind the stumps proved to be pivotal.

At the age of 43, MS Dhoni continued to add to his impressive list of wicket-keeping records, achieving yet another milestone on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

MS Dhoni etched his name further into IPL history on May 7 by becoming the first wicketkeeper to bag a sensational feat of 200 dismissals in the tournament. Entering Kolkata Knight Riders versus Chennai Super Kings match at Eden Gardens with 198 dismissals to his name, the veteran 43-year-old reached this significant milestone during the game.

MS Dhoni reached this historic milestone during the eighth over of the match when he stumped Sunil Narine, who had ventured out of his crease while facing Noor Ahmad. Just two balls later, Dhoni completed his 200th dismissal in the IPL by taking a catch behind the stumps to dismiss Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

As of May 7, MS Dhoni holds a remarkable record of 153 catches and 47 stumpings in the IPL, totaling 200 dismissals. This combined figure of 200 is the highest number of dismissals by any wicketkeeper in the history of the tournament. Individually, both his number of catches and stumpings are among the highest recorded by a wicketkeeper in the IPL. Following Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik holds the next best record for dismissals by a wicketkeeper; however, Karthik retired from the IPL after the previous season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Dinesh Karthik, who retired after the previous IPL season with RCB, currently holds the second-highest number of dismissals for a wicketkeeper with 174, comprising 137 catches and 37 stumpings. Among other active players, Rishabh Pant has recorded 100 dismissals. However, he still needs another 100 dismissals to equal MS Dhoni's remarkable record of 200.