The player of the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps in the game of cricket is known as the wicket-keeper. It is very interesting wicket-keeper is the only player on the fielding side who can wear gloves. We have seen lots of fantastic wicket-keepers in the history of world cricket. Check IPL 2023: Top 5 Most Popular Wicket Keepers and Their Stats.
Mark Boucher with 532 catches is ranked 1 wicket-keeper of all time in Test cricket. While the Kumar Sangakkara from Sri Lanka with total dismissals of 482 was the most successful wicketkeeper in ODIs.
IPL 2023: Top 5 Most Popular Wicket Keepers And Their Stats
5. Sanju Samson
Current IPL team:- Rajasthan Royals
Born:- November 11, 1994
bat-style:- Right-Handed Bat
Sanju is the captain of the Rajasthan Royals. He is one of the most consistent players and wicketkeepers in IPL cricket. Recently he played his 100th IPL game, which is a big achievement. With a total dismissal behind the wicket of 48, he is at number 5 in the list of most popular and most successful wicketkeepers in IPL cricket.
4. Q for Kock
Current IPL team:- Lucknow Super Giants
Born:– December 17, 1992
Bat Style:– Left-Handed Bat
After serving the Mumbai Indians for a long time, de Kock is one of the most stylish and successful wicketkeepers in IPL. Currently, he is part of the LSG franchise. Total dismissals by him in IPL are 66.
3. Dinesh Karthik
Current IPL team:- Royal Challengers Bangalore
Born:- June 1, 1985
bat-style:- Right-Handed Bat
He is a very experienced cricketer, who has played for many franchises in IPL. DK is also known as one of the most successful finishers in the T20 format. He has 148 and second-most dismissals behind the wicket in IPL cricket.
2. Rishabh Pant
Current IPL team:- Delhi Capitals
Born:- October 4, 1997
bat-style:- Left-Handed Bat
Rishabh Pant is the emerging star of Indian cricket. He is the captain of the Delhi Capitals. Pant is known as one of the most consistent players and wicketkeepers in IPL cricket. His total dismissals behind the wicket are 68.
1. MS Dhoni
Current IPL team:- Chennai Super Kings
Born:- July 7, 1981
bat-style:- Right-Handed Bat
Everyone knows who is the number one and most popular wicketkeeper in IPL. MS Dhoni is an Indian legend, the most successful captain and wicketkeeper of all time. I have played more than 200 IPL games. With total dismissals of 163, he is the most successful wicketkeeper in IPL.
Top 5 Most Popular Wicket Keepers In IPL: Stats
| Yam | matches | catch | stumping | Dismissals |
| MS Dhoni | 223 | 124 | 39 | 163 |
| R Pant | 86 | 54 | 14 | 68 |
| D Karthik | 216 | 116 | 32 | 148 |
| Q for Kock | 80 | 52 | 14 | 66 |
| S Samson | 124 | 38 | 10 | 48 |
