In T20 cricket, we often focus on the big hits and fast bowlers but wicketkeepers are vital. Their quick reactions and instincts can change a game. The Asia Cup T20 has seen some great wicketkeeping. Let’s see the keepers with the most dismissals in the tournament’s history.
Most Dismissals by Wicketkeepers in Asia Cup:
| Player | Mat | Dismissed | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| SP Patil (UAE) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| LD Chandimal (SL) | 4 | 4 | 4 | – |
| Sultan Ahmed (OMA) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| KD Karthik (IND) | 3 | 3 | 3 | – |
| Nurul Hasan (BAN) | 2 | 3 | – | 3 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (AFG) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 5 | 3 | 3 | – |
| BKG Mendis (SL) | 6 | 3 | 3 | – |
| Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) | 6 | 3 | 3 | – |
1. MS Dhoni (India)-2016
MS Dhoni played all 5 matches for India in 2016 Asia Cup T20. He had 3 dismissals: 2 catches and 1 stumping. That’s about 1.4 dismissals per innings which is one of the best in the tournament.
A stand out play was against Pakistan in Mirpur. He stumped Khurram Manzoor so fast that no one could believe it. Dhoni’s awareness and calmness was key to India winning the title. Though he didn’t have many dismissals, he was great at guiding bowlers and setting the field.
2. Swapnil Patil (UAE)-2016
Swapnil Patil played all 7 matches for UAE in 2016. He had 2 dismissals, both catches. His rate was 1.0 dismissal per innings. Patil was important for his team.
He had a good game against Sri Lanka, catching a tough edge from Tillakaratne Dilshan. Though UAE didn’t go far in the tournament, Patil’s keeping was steady and professional.
3. Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka)-2016
Dinesh Chandimal who usually bats at the top order kept wicket in 3 of Sri Lanka’s 4 matches in 2016. He had 2 catches, averaging 1.33 dismissals per innings.
His best moment was in the first match against UAE where he caught a ball down the leg side off Lasith Malinga. He also scored 50* in that game, showing how useful he is to the team.
4. Sultan Ahmed (Oman)-2016
Sultan Ahmed of Oman played 3 matches in 2016, and kept wicket in all of them. He had 3 dismissals: 1 catch and 2 stumpings. That’s 1.33 dismissals per innings.He did well against Hong Kong, with two quick stumpings that changed the game for Oman. Though Oman was new to T20, Ahmed’s skills shone.
5. Dinesh Karthik (India) -2022
Dinesh Karthik kept wicket in only one of India’s 3 matches in 2022 Asia Cup T20. He had 3 catches in that game. That’s 3.0 dismissals per innings, the best in the tournament.
Karthik’s best game was against Hong Kong. He caught Babar Hayat with a great low catch. Just one game but he showed he’s still a great player even at the end of his career.
