Quinton de Kock becomes first Wicketkeeper to reach this milestone in T20

June 24, 2024

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Quinton de Kock becomes first Wicketkeeper to reach this milestone in T20

Quinton de Kock, the South African wicket-keeper batsman, has achieved a remarkable milestone in the T20Is. During a recent T20 World Cup 2024 match against the West Indies, de Kock became the first wicket-keeper in history to reach 100 dismissals in the T20I format. This puts him in a league of his own, surpassing legendary wicket-keepers like MS Dhoni and Jos Buttler.

A dismissal in cricket happens when a batsman gets out. As a wicket-keeper, de Kock plays a crucial role behind the stumps, catching batsmen who nick the ball. He can also cause dismissals through stumpings, where he quickly removes the bails with the gloves while the batsman is out of his crease. By reaching 100 dismissals, Quinton de Kock has displayed exceptional skill.

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Quinton De Kock achieved this milestone in just 90 T20I matches, showcasing his consistency and ability to influence the game behind the wickets. Out of these 100 dismissals, an impressive 82 were catches, showcasing his sharp reflexes and ability to grab onto flying balls. The remaining 18 dismissals came through stumpings, where he capitalized on batsmen stepping out of their crease for a split second.

Wicketkeepers with the most dismissals in T20Is

S. No	Name	Dismissals
1	Quinton de Kock (SA)	100*
2	MS Dhoni (IND)	91
3	Irfan Karim (KEN)	83
4	Jos Buttler (ENG)	79*
5	Denesh Ramdin (WI)	63

The list of top wicket-keepers in T20Is includes some of the biggest names in cricket. Quinton de Kock tops the list with 100 dismissals. MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain and a legend behind the stumps, sits at number 2 with 91 dismissals. Following him are Irfan Karim of Kenya with 83 dismissals and Jos Buttler, the current England captain, with 79 dismissals. With a significant lead of 21 dismissals over the next active player (Buttler), de Kock is likely to hold onto the top spot for quite some time.

Quinton de Kock’s talent is not just limited to his wicket-keeping skills. He also boasts impressive batting skills, which also reflects his overall value to the South African team. He is a talented batsman known for his aggressive stroke-play at the top of the order. This unique combination of wicket-keeping and batting makes him a true asset for South Africa in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket.

During the WI vs SA in the Super 8 round of T20 World Cup 2024, Quinton de Kock helped Proteas beat WInides at their home ground Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. De Kock achieved his 100 dismissals milestone with a stumping against Windies skipper Rovman Powell on the ball of Keshav Maharaj.