XtraTime Web Desk: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has reached yet another milestone in his career as he became only second wicket-keeper to claim 100 catches in the Indian Premier League. Dhoni reached this milestone against KXIP in Dubai on Sunday.
In the 18th over of the first innings, Dhoni reached this milestone when Shardul Thakur bowled a wide delivery to Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul and he tried it to play it through third man but unfortunately after an outside edge Dhoni grabbed the ball by taking a diving catch.
Dhoni became the second wicket-keeper after Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik to take 100 catches in the Indian Premier League in 195 matches.
Karthik is at the top of the list with 103 catches to his name in 186 matches.
Karthik overall has 133 catches in IPL, which is the most by any cricketer in a T20 league. Karthik has taken 30 catches as a fielder.
Dhoni, however, leads the chart with most dismissals as a keeper in the IPL. The CSK captain has 139 dismissals to his name – 39 of those being stumpings. Karthik is second on the list with 133.
Robin Uthappa is third on the list with 90 dismissals as a keeper.
Meanwhile, after opting to bat first KXIP, posted 178 for 4 riding on a 63-run innings from their captain KL Rahul.