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Xtra Time Web Desk: India star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant joined MS Dhoni's record of 150 dismissals during the Gabba Test as he took the catch of Usman Khawaja on Day 2 of the ongoing match.

After Day 1 being washed out, it was a perfect start for the guests as Pant took an easy catch as Jasprit Bumrah picked early wickets. Pant now has 135 catches as a wicketkeeper and 15 stumpings being the third to join this iconic list that is topped by MS Dhoni who 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).

Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best!

He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024

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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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