The biggest T20 carnival, IPL has started and cricket fans can’t keep calm. IPL 2023 has already seen some close encounters and there are many more expected in the coming days. While batsmen and bowlers have played a major role in the entertainment that we have experienced, wicket-keepers have produced some memorial moments like run-out by Dhoni.

Wicket-keepers also have a major say when captains need to take a review. They also contribute with the bat. While Saha opens the innings for Gujarat Titans, MS Dhoni finishes the innings for Chennai Super Kings. Contribution of wicket-keepers will be crucial for any team to succeed.

Top Wicket Keepers in the IPL history

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is a 4-time IPL winning captain. He is all-in-one package, as he bats, captains, and does wicket-keeping as well. Dhoni could be in any team for either of the skill as well.

Dhoni has been a fantastic batsman, scoring 5,036 runs at an impressive strike rate of 135.78. As far as his keeping goes, he is one of the best wicket-keepers in the history of the IPL. Dhoni has caught 138 catches and has effected 39 stumpings.

MS Dhoni’s IPL Record

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Catches	Stumpings
238	5,036	39.34	135.78	138	39

Robin Uthappa

Robin was a clean striker of the cricket ball. He was a handy wicket-keeper as well, and added a perfect balance to a team. Uthappa scored almost 5,000 runs, 4,952 to be precise at an average of 27.51 and a strike rate of 130.35.

Apart from his batting, Robin also took 92 catches and effected 32 stumpings. If he was given a consistent run as a wicket-keeper by all his franchises, he could have had more dismissals to his name.

Robin Uthappa’s IPL Record

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Catches	Stumpings
205	4,952	27.51	130.35	92	32

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik has played crucial knocks, especially coming down the order and closing games. He has scored 4,386 runs at an average of 26.42 and a strike rate of 132.43. Karthik is currently playing and wicket-keeping for RCB.

In IPL cricket, Karthik has taken 138 catches and effected 34 stumpings. He is yet to retire from IPL, so he can easily add to his tally of runs, catches, and stumpings.

Dinesh Karthik’s IPL Record

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Catches	Stumpings
233	4,386	26.42	132.43	138	34

Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha is one of the most underrated wicket-keeper batsman in IPL cricket. He is currently playing for Gujarat Titans where he opens the innings with Shubman Gill. Saha has scored 2,513 runs at an average of 25.13 and a strike rate of 128.41.

Saha is a specialist wicket-keeper and takes a lot of pride in his keeping. He has caught 82 catches and effected 22 stumpings.

Wriddhiman Saha’s IPL Record

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Catches	Stumpings
148	2513	25.13	128.41	82	22

Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Patel was an attacking left-hander, and was at his absolute best when he opened the innings. He scored 2,848 runs at an average of 22.60 and a strike rate of 120.78.

When it comes to wicket-keeping, Parthiv Patel has taken 69 catches and effected 16 stumpings. He no longer plays IPL and does commentary.

Parthiv Patel’s IPL Record

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Catches	Stumpings
139	2,848	26.60	120.78	69	16

Note: Numbers are as on 14/04/2023.

Who will be the Best Wicket-Keeper in IPL 2023?

It is hard to point out who would be the best wicket-keeper during this IPL 2023 season. The likes of MS Dhoni and Saha are seasoned campaigners, while young keepers like Sanju also can end up taking more catches.

If you want to bet on the best-wicket keeper in IPL, then go for a wicket keeper whose team has the best bowling line-up. Wicket-keepers from Gujarat, Lucknow, and Rajasthan look the leading contenders, as these teams have strong bowling line-ups.

Also Read: IPL winners List all Seasons: Complete Record

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