Quinton de Kock holds the record for the most dismissals by wicket keeper in T20 World Cup history, with 39 dismissals for South Africa. His total includes 32 catches and seven stumpings across 35 wicketkeeping innings from 2014 to 2026.

MS Dhoni, the long-time record holder, is second with 32 dismissals for India. Jos Buttler moved into third place with 31 after the 2026 tournament, while Pakistan's Kamran Akmal sits fourth with 30.

The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup changed the top of the all-time wicketkeeping list. De Kock moved clear of Dhoni, while Buttler strengthened his position among the leading wicketkeepers in tournament history.

Most Dismissals by Wicket Keeper in T20 World Cup History

The all-time leaderboard includes wicketkeepers from South Africa, India, England, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh and several Associate nations.

De Kock's 39 dismissals give him a seven-dismissal advantage over Dhoni and an eight-dismissal lead over Buttler.

The updated standings are very different from the list published by the ICC before the 2024 tournament. At that point, Dhoni led with 32 dismissals, followed by Kamran Akmal with 30 and Denesh Ramdin with 27. De Kock had 22 at that stage.

Quinton de Kock: 39 Dismissals

Quinton de Kock is the leading wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup history with 39 dismissals. The South African keeper completed 32 catches and seven stumpings in 35 wicketkeeping innings between 2014 and 2026.

De Kock entered the 2024 tournament well behind Dhoni's then-record total of 32. He had 22 dismissals after the 2024 edition according to the ICC's published historical record, including 17 catches and five stumpings at that stage.

His career tally reached 39 by 2026, moving him past Dhoni and making South Africa's wicketkeeper the new holder of the T20 World Cup wicketkeeping dismissals record.

He also leads the current all-time wicketkeeper catches list with 32.

MS Dhoni: 32 Dismissals

MS Dhoni held the record for years with 32 dismissals in 32 wicketkeeping innings for India between 2007 and 2016.

His record consisted of 21 catches and 11 stumpings.

Dhoni played in every Men's T20 World Cup from the inaugural 2007 edition through 2016.

The ICC still listed him as the tournament's leading wicketkeeper before the 2024 World Cup. His 21 catches were also the most by a wicketkeeper at that point.

De Kock has since moved ahead in both total dismissals and catches, but Dhoni remains second on the updated overall list.

Jos Buttler: 31 Dismissals

Jos Buttler has 31 T20 World Cup wicketkeeping dismissals for England, putting him third on the updated list.

His total includes 24 catches and seven stumpings from 38 innings behind the stumps.

Buttler's 24 catches place him second to de Kock among wicketkeepers for catches in Men's T20 World Cup history.

His 31 total dismissals leave him one behind Dhoni and eight behind de Kock.

Kamran Akmal: 30 Dismissals and a Stumping Record

Kamran Akmal recorded 30 dismissals for Pakistan in 30 T20 World Cup wicketkeeping innings between 2007 and 2014.

The most distinctive part of his record is his 18 stumpings, the highest total among all wicketkeepers on the current list.

The ICC identified Akmal as the tournament's leading wicketkeeper for stumpings, with his 18 well ahead of most other keepers.

He also completed four stumpings in a single innings, one of the highest single-innings wicketkeeping returns recorded at the tournament.

Denesh Ramdin: 27 Dismissals

West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin completed 27 dismissals between 2007 and 2016.

His total came from 18 catches and nine stumpings across 29 wicketkeeping innings.

Ramdin remains fifth on the all-time list and is one of six wicketkeepers to record at least 25 dismissals in Men's T20 World Cup history.

Kumar Sangakkara: 26 Dismissals

Kumar Sangakkara finished his T20 World Cup career with 26 wicketkeeping dismissals for Sri Lanka.

His 31 wicketkeeping innings produced 12 catches and 14 stumpings.

Only Kamran Akmal has more stumpings than Sangakkara among the leading wicketkeepers listed here.

Sangakkara's 14 stumpings account for more than half of his 26 dismissals.

Most Catches by a Wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup History

Quinton de Kock also leads the T20 World Cup wicketkeeper catches record with 32 catches.

Dhoni had held the tournament wicketkeeper catches record with 21 when the ICC published its statistical review ahead of the 2024 World Cup.

De Kock and Buttler have since moved beyond that total.

Most Stumpings in T20 World Cup History

Kamran Akmal remains the leading wicketkeeper for most stumpings in T20 World Cup history, with 18.

Akmal's record is built very differently from de Kock's. De Kock leads mainly through catches, while 18 of Akmal's 30 dismissals came through stumpings.

Most Dismissals in a Single T20 World Cup Edition

Rishabh Pant recorded 14 wicketkeeping dismissals in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, with 13 catches and one stumping across eight matches.

That remains the leading confirmed single-edition wicketkeeping total from the tournament records checked for this article. PCB's 2024 tournament statistics list Pant first with 14 dismissals.

Before Pant's 2024 campaign, several wicketkeepers had reached nine dismissals in one edition, including Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara, Kamran Akmal and Matthew Wade.

Wicketkeepers With Four Dismissals in an Innings

Several keepers on the all-time list have recorded a maximum of four dismissals in a single T20 World Cup innings.

ICC historical statistics also record four-dismissal innings for wicketkeepers including Adam Gilchrist, Matt Prior, Kamran Akmal and MS Dhoni.

How the 2026 T20 World Cup Changed the List

The 2026 T20 World Cup pushed Quinton de Kock to 39 career dismissals and Jos Buttler to 31, changing the order near the top of the all-time wicketkeeping rankings.

Scott Edwards reached 18 dismissals, Matthew Cross moved to 16, while Zane Green reached 15. Kusal Mendis finished the updated list with 12 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz reached 11.

The tournament itself ended with India defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India became the first men's team to win three T20 World Cup titles and the first to win consecutive editions.

The latest edition also featured Tim Seifert as New Zealand's wicketkeeper in the final, while India used Ishan Kishan behind the stumps in that match.

Who Could Move Up the List?

Jos Buttler sits only one dismissal behind MS Dhoni, with 31 compared with Dhoni's 32. Any future T20 World Cup wicketkeeping appearances would give Buttler an opportunity to move higher on the all-time list.

Scott Edwards has 18 dismissals through 2026, while Matthew Cross has 16 and Zane Green 15. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Kusal Mendis are also among the keepers whose tournament spans extend through the 2026 edition.

De Kock's 39-dismissal record is the number at the top of the list heading into the next Men's T20 World Cup cycle.

FAQs

Who has the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup history?

Quinton de Kock has the most wicketkeeping dismissals in Men's T20 World Cup history with 39. His total includes 32 catches and seven stumpings.

How many dismissals does MS Dhoni have in T20 World Cups?

MS Dhoni completed 32 dismissals, including 21 catches and 11 stumpings, in 32 wicketkeeping innings for India between 2007 and 2016.

Who has the most stumpings in T20 World Cup history?

Kamran Akmal holds the record with 18 stumpings for Pakistan. Kumar Sangakkara is next with 14, followed by MS Dhoni with 11.

Who has taken the most catches as a wicketkeeper in T20 World Cups?

Quinton de Kock leads with 32 wicketkeeper catches. Jos Buttler has 24, while MS Dhoni recorded 21.

Who has the most wicketkeeping dismissals in a single T20 World Cup?

Rishabh Pant recorded 14 dismissals in the 2024 T20 World Cup, consisting of 13 catches and one stumping.

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Source: ICC tournament records and current Men's T20 World Cup statistics