IND vs AUS: Rishabh Pant emulates MS Dhoni, completes unique 150 at Gabba-OxBig News Network

Rishabh Pant emulated MS Dhoni on Day 2 of the Gabba Test after he took the catch of Usman Khawaja on Sunday, December 15. With this, Pant now has 150 dismissals as a wicketkeeper for the Indian team in Tests as he continued his fine form behind the stumps.

Pant, who said that he always wanted to return to wicketkeeping after his recovery, took a very easy catch as Jasprit Bumrah provided the early strike for India. After Day 1 was marred by consistent rain, it was the perfect start for the visitors. Bumrah would then dismiss Nathan McSweeney in the very next over to give India full control of proceedings on Sunday in Brisbane.

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Pant, who has played 41 matches, now has 135 catches as a wicketkeeper and 15 stumpings. Dhoni leads the list at the moment as he has a total of 294 dismissals, with 256 catches and 38 stumpings. Syed Kirmani is second on the list with 198 dismissals (160 catches and 38 stumpings). Pant is in the third spot at the moment and will be aiming to overhaul Kirmani’s record soon.

Kiran More with 130 dismissals (110 catches and 20 stumpings) and Nayan Mongia with 107 dismissals (99 catches and 8 stumpings) round off the list.

Most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper

1. MS Dhoni (2005-2014)

   • Played 90 matches.
   • Took 256 catches as a wicketkeeper.
   • Achieved 38 stumpings.
   • Total dismissals: 294.

2. Syed Kirmani (1976-1986)

   • Played 88 matches.
   • Took 160 catches as a wicketkeeper.
   • Achieved 38 stumpings.
   • Total dismissals: 198.

3. Rishabh Pant (2018-2024)

   • Played 41 matches.
   • Took 135 catches as a wicketkeeper.
   • Achieved 15 stumpings.
   • Total dismissals: 150.

4. Kiran More (1986-1993)

   • Played 49 matches.
   • Took 110 catches as a wicketkeeper.
   • Achieved 20 stumpings.
   • Total dismissals: 130.

5. Nayan Mongia (1994-2001)

   • Played 44 matches.
   • Took 99 catches as a wicketkeeper.
   • Achieved 8 stumpings.
   • Total dismissals: 107.

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