Top 10 Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in a single World cup

Top 10 Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in a single World cup: Wicketkeepers have evolved from just being keepers to opening the batting and captaining the sides. But still they have to be good at their primary job and here is a list of 10 wicketkeepers 10. Syed Kirmani (India) Prudential World Cup 1983 Mt:8 Ct: 12 St: 2 Tot: 14 Syed Kirmani was part of World cup winning 1983 Indian team. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The best wicketkeeper to play for India, Syed Kirmani was excellent behind the stumps. Keeping to both quick bowlers and the famous Indian spinners with equal ease. Syed Kirmani was also good with the bat and he displayed that when he kept company to Kapil Dev in the famous match against Zimbabwe when India was 17/5 and Kapil Dev made 175* and added more than 120 runs with Syed Kirmani who made 24. 9. Ridley Jacobs (WI) ICC World Cup 1999 Mt: 5 Ct: 14 St: 0 Tot: 14 Ridley Jacobs was a decent stumper who played for Windies during the 1990s-2000s. (Photo Source: Reuters) Ridley Jacobs was a decent stumper who played for Windies during the 1990s-2000s. He is the only batsmen to carry his bat through an innings in World cup. He played in the 1999 and the 2003 World cups. Jacobs made 14 dismissals in the 1999 World cup. 8. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) ICC World Cup 2007 Mt: 11 Ct: 11 St: 4 Tot: 15 Kumar Sangakkara made 2nd most dismissals in 2007 World cup. (Photo Source: ICC) Kumar Sangakkara was also the Captain of Sri Lankan team in the 2007 World cup and took the team to the finals. He also made contributions with the bat. He made the second most 15 dismissals in 2007 World cup. 7. Dave Richardson (SA) Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992 Mt: 9 Ct: 14 St: 1 Tot: 15 Dave Richardson kept wickets for South Africa in their first ever World cup in 1992 held in Australia and New Zealand. (Photo Source:Action Photographics) Dave Richardson kept wickets for South Africa in their first ever World cup in 1992 held in Australia and New Zealand. He was efficient without being flashy and was reliable in every form. He was also handy with the bat. He made 15 dismissals via 14 catches and 1 stumping in 9 matches. 6. Rahul Dravid (India) ICC World Cup 2003 Mt: 11 Ct: 15 St: 1 Tot: 16 Rahul Dravid kept wickets for India in ODIs from 2002-2004. (Photo Source: PA Photos) Rahul Dravid kept wickets from 2002-2004 in ODIs so that India could play an extra bowler or batsman. He was capable of keeping without making too many errors and this resulted in him grabbing 15 catches and 1 stumping to dismiss 16 batsmen in the 2003 World cup. 5. Moin Khan (Pak) ICC World Cup 1999 Mt: 10 Ct: 12 St:4 Tot:16 Moin Khan won the 1992 World cup with Pakistani team. (Photo Source:Photosport) Pakistani World cup winner glovesman Moin Khan came back into the Pakistani team in 1999 World cup, where they reached the finals again. Moin Khan not only contributed with his bat, but also with his keeping dismissing 16 batsman in the tournament. 4. Jeff Dujon (WI) Prudential World Cup 1983 Mt: 8 Ct:16 St:1 Tot:16 Jeff Dujon dismissed most batsmen in 1983 World cup. (Photo Source: Getty Images) West Indian keeper Jeff Dujon dismissed 16 batsmen in 8 matches in the 1983 World cup. Dujon was the part of the the all-conquering Windies team of 1980s and kept to bowlers like Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner and Malcolm Marshall. 3. Adam Gilchrist (Aus) ICC World Cup 2007 Mt: 11 Ct: 12 St:5 Tot: 17 Adam Gilchrist topped 2007 World cup dismissal list. (Photo Source: CricketHighlights) Adam Gilchrist who was mostly quiet with his bat in the 2007 World cup, but he did his bit with gloves taking 12 catches and 5 stumpings for a total of 17 dismissals in the tournament. He did explode in the final making a blistering 149 runs and taking Australia to 3rd consecutive World title. 2. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) ICC World Cup 2003 Mt: 10 Ct: 15 St: 2 Tot: 17 Kumar Sangakkara made 17 dismissals in his first World cup in 2003. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Kumar Sangakkara totaled 17 dismissals in his first World cup including 15 catches and 2 stumpings. Sri Lanka made it into the semi-finals of the tournament where they were defeated by eventual champions Australia. 1. Adam Gilchrist (Aus) ICC World Cup 2003 Mt: 10 Ct: 21 St: 0 Tot: 21 Adam Gilchrist made quite a splash in the 2003 World cup with a record 21 dismissals, all catches. (Photo Source: CricketHighlights) Adam Gilchrist made quite a splash in the 2003 World cup with a record 21 dismissals, all catches. Australia won their second straight title and third overall defeating India in the finals. (Also Read Top 10 Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in ODIs) *All stats are updated till 20th February, 2015

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