5 wicketkeepers who scored runs in IPL, who is at number one?
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whod scored most runs as wicketkeeper in IPL: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is counted as the most successful captain in the history of the Indian Premier League. This player proved his mettle both behind and in front of the wicket. He holds the record of the wicketkeeper scoring the most runs in the tournament.
5 wicketkeepers who scored runs in IPL, who is at number one?
New Delhi. This time the 19th season of the Indian Premier League is going to happen. Till now there is only one wicketkeeper who has played in all the editions from the first till now. If we look at the wicketkeeper who has scored the most runs in IPL, his name is seen at the top. We are talking about Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who made Chennai Super Kings champion 5 times. Apart from this, names of Dinesh Karthik, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are also included in the list of top 5 wicketkeepers.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni holds the record for scoring the most runs as a wicketkeeper in the history of the tournament. He has scored 5321 runs while playing wicket-keeping. Dhoni is far ahead of other wicketkeepers. This achievement is a living proof of his longevity in cricket, consistent performance and finishing ability. Dhoni kept wickets in a total of 272 matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) where his average was 38.56. He also made a total of 201 dismissals with 155 catches and 46 stumpings, which ranks him among the best wicketkeepers of IPL.
Dinesh Karthik is at second place, who scored 4469 runs. Karthik played 238 matches for many teams (RCB, KKR, MI etc.), his average was 26.29. He was famous as a finisher, but was far behind Dhoni. At third place is KL Rahul, who has 3384 runs in his name (in 83 matches, average 51.27). Rahul has the highest average, which shows his consistency.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant (3355 runs, 115 matches, average 34.95) is at fourth position and Sanju Samson (3107 runs, 115 matches, average 32.36) is at fifth position. These young wicketkeepers are progressing rapidly, but breaking Dhoni's record seems far away.
At fifth place comes the name of Sanju Samson, who captained Rajasthan Royals for the longest period. Apart from this, he has played for Delhi Capitals in IPL. Now he has been traded to Chennai Super Kings and he will be seen playing with Dhoni in the new season. He has 3107 runs in his account.
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