MS Dhoni's record for the most number of dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 internationals has been broken and that too by a woman cricketer.
Dhoni's tally of 91 was surpassed by Australia wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy during the 2nd T20I between Australia women and New Zealand women at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday.
The former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman had held the record with 57 catches and 34 stumpings in 98 matches.
As for Healy, she was involved in a stumping and a catch during the 2nd T20I and now has 92 dismissals in 114 matches.
The top 10 list is dominated by women's stars with Sarah Taylor of England having 74 dismissals from 90 matches and is 3rd on the list. Rachael Priest, with 72 dismissals in 75 matches is at the 4th spot while former West Indies wicketkeeper Merissa Aguilleira is at the 5th spot with 70 dismissals in 95 matches.
India's Tania Bhatia is not far behind as she has 67 dismissals in just 50 games. Trisha Chetty of South Africa has 64 dismissals from 76 matches.
The list also has Denesh Ramdin with 63 dismissals from 71 matches while Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim follows with 61 from 86 matches.
| Wicketkeeper |
Matches |
Dismissals |
Catches |
Stumpings |
| Alyssa Healy |
114 |
92 |
42 |
50 |
| MS Dhoni |
98 |
91 |
54 |
37 |
| Sarah Taylor |
90 |
74 |
23 |
51 |
| Rachael Priest |
75 |
72 |
41 |
31 |
| Merissa Aguilleira |
95 |
70 |
36 |
34 |
As for the clash, Australia women will be eyeing an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. The Australia women bowled New Zealand out for 128 in the 2nd T20I on Sunday.
Delissa Kimminice and Georgia Wareham picked up three wickets each while Sophie Molineux took two as New Zealand struggled with the bat for the 2nd successive time in the series.
Alyssa Healy was involved in the stumping of Amy Satterthwaite and she also caught Lauren Down in the bowling of Wareham.
The ongoing series marks the return of international cricket in Australia following the enforced break due to COVID-19 pandemic. After the T20I series, the two sides will be involved in a 3-match ODI series in October.
