This article will explore the historical records of wicketkeepers who have mastered the art of the quick dismissal. The list of glovemen with the most stumpings in ODI cricket.
Most Stumpings by Wicketkeepers in ODIs
| Player | Team | Innings as WK | Stumpings | Most Stumpings in an Inns | Stumpings/Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | India | 345 | 123 | 3 | 0.35 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 353 | 99 | 3 | 0.28 |
| Romesh Kaluwitharana | Sri Lanka | 185 | 75 | 3 | 0.40 |
| Moin Khan | Pakistan | 209 | 73 | 3 | 0.34 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Bangladesh | 258 | 56 | 2 | 0.21 |
| Adam Gilchrist | Australia | 281 | 55 | 2 | 0.19 |
| Nayan Mongia | India | 139 | 44 | 2 | 0.31 |
| Ian Healy | Australia | 168 | 39 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 188 | 39 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Rashid Latif | Pakistan | 164 | 38 | 2 | 0.23 |
| Khaled Mashud | Bangladesh | 126 | 35 | 2 | 0.28 |
| Tatenda Taibu | Zimbabwe | 143 | 33 | 2 | 0.23 |
| Andy Flower | Zimbabwe | 185 | 32 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Kamran Akmal | Pakistan | 151 | 31 | 2 | 0.20 |
Key Insights on Leading Wicketkeepers with Most Stumpings in ODIs
MS Dhoni’s Record-Breaking Stumping Statistics
MS Dhoni has made the most stumpings in ODIs, with 123 dismissals to his name.
Dhoni effected 51 of his stumpings in India, the most by a wicketkeeper in his home country in ODIs. 48 of those stumpings came for India, while three came for Asia XI.
46 of Mahendra Singh’s stumping dismissals came in away matches. This is the most stumpings by a keeper in away ODIs.
Dhoni dislodged the stumps 25 times against Sri Lanka, the most by a keeper against an ODI team.
Dhoni is the only wicketkeeper to make three stumpings each in three ODI innings.
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Best Stumping Efficiency and Ratios in One Day Internationals
India’s Chandrakant Pandit has the best stumpings per innings ratio in ODIs, having effected 0.45 stumpings per innings (minimum 10 stumpings). He made 15 stumpings in 33 innings.
Pandit and Kiran More have made the joint-most stumpings in a bilateral series, with six each against Australia and the West Indies in 1986 and 1987, respectively.
Top Wicketkeeping Milestones by Venue and Tournament
Romesh Kaluwitharana and Dhoni hold the joint record for the most stumpings in a calendar year in ODIs. Both made 18 stumpings in 1999 and 2007, respectively.
Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim effected 24 of his 56 stumpings at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the most by a wicketkeeper at a single ground in ODIs.
Kumar Sangakkara has made the most stumpings in the ODI World Cup, with 13 dismissals in 36 innings.
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