The job of the wicket-keeper is not only standing behind the wicket and waiting to catch the ball. A wicket-keeper is a pivotal member of the squad and stays behind the striker's wicket either to lead the team's fielding or run out the batsman or stamp them or take a catch. Being a wicket-keeper is not easy and we have seen there's a lot of times. Many wicket-keepers have crooked fingers. Danny Morrison, the former New Zealand cricketer's all 10 fingers are broken. The role and the journey of a wicket-keeper are tough but the end is always worth it when they get the batsmen out. According to cricket stats let's check out most catches by a keeper in tests.

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1. Mark Boucher

The former cricketer of the South African cricket team is the number 1 wicket-keeper with the most number of catches in tests. In 1997 he made his test debut against Pakistan as a replacement of Dave Richardson. He became the fastest cricketer to take a hundred dismissals and also appeared in consecutive 75 test matches. He played in 281 innings and dismissed 532 times as a wicketkeeper.

2. Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist is undoubtedly one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman in the history of cricket. He did his job on the field like a pro, be it batting or wicket-keeping. During his time, he was one of the biggest assets of the Australian Cricket team. He appeared in a total of 192 innings and took 379 wickets as a wicketkeeper.

3. Ian Healy

One of the greatest wicket keepers in cricket history is Ian Healy. He was probably the most energetic cricketer of his time. His performance on the field as a middle-order batsman and as a wicketkeeper was great. He did contribute runs for his team in dire situations but he was recognized more for his excellent wicket-keeping skills and glove work. Ian definitely put a lot of hard work and dedication to to be one of the greatest wicket keepers. He picked up 366 wickets as a wicketkeeper in test in 224 innings.

4. Rod Marsh

Rod Marsh's start to test career was a bit controversial. He made his debut in 1970 and played till 1983-84. After playing 96 test matches he made a world record of taking 355 wickets as a wicketkeeper. He was an important player of the Australian team in the 1972 tour of England. He also became the first Australian wicketkeeper who scored a century in a Test match against England in the 1977 test against England. In a total of 182 innings picked up 3:43 test wickets as a wicketkeeper.

5. Jeff Dujon

Jeff Dujon is a former West Indies cricketer. He was the former wicket-keeper and lower-order batsman for the West Indies cricket team. He made his test debut in 1981 against Australia. Only in 19 years of age he played 200 first-class matches and picked up 447 wickets as well. After his debut against Australia, he played 150 innings and picked up 265 test wickets as a wicketkeeper.

6. Brad Haddin

Brad Haddin, the former wicket-keeper of the Australian cricket team made his test debut in 2008 against West Indies. He has also been the vice-captain of the Australian team. He was the wicket-keeper of the Australia A team for most of his career but was chosen into the main squad as a backup of Adam Gilchrist. Haddin definitely saved the team with his wicket-keeping skills many times but also contributed runs every time the team needed. He made his third century in the 2010-11 Ashes which help the team to a lead in the first innings. In a career span of about 7 years, he played in 128 test innings and picked up 262 wickets as a wicketkeeper.

7. BJ Walting

The former cricketer of the New Zealand International team made his test debut in 2009 against Pakistan. After his excellent performance in domestic cricket, he got selected for the Test squad against Pakistan by replacing Peter Fulton. The 2012-13 test against South Africa was a difficult series for the Kiwi batsman but Walting rose to the situation and scored 168 runs. He continued his batting performance like this simultaneously with his wicket keeping. He dismissed his 100th wicket as a wicketkeeper in the 1st test against Sri Lanka in 2015-16 Sri Lanka's tour. The former Kiwi wicket-keeper batsman was an integral part of the world test Championship final as well. He played 127 innings and picked up 257 test wickets as a wicketkeeper.

8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is undoubtedly the best wicket-keeper of the Indian cricket team ever. The contribution of the former captain is immense. Be it captaining, batting, or wicket keeping he did everything in the best possible way and brought out the team's strengths at every moment. He made his test debut in 2005 against Sri Lanka and got selected in the team by replacing Dinesh Kartik after his great ODI performance against Sri Lanka and got selected as the team's wicket-keeper. He played aggressively made a half-century in his second innings and saved the team to set a target of 436. MSD is the first Indian wicketkeeper who completed 4000 test runs. He is also the highest wicket-taker in all-time dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper. In a test career span of about 9 years, he played in 166 innings and picked up 256 wickets.

9. Alan Knott

Alan Knott is one of the former English cricketers who made his test debut in 1967 against Pakistan and played till 1981. He was confirmed as the team's wicket-keeper batsman in the 1968-69 test series against Pakistan. In that series itself, he scored two half-centuries. One of the half-centuries was only four runs away from a century where he made 96* because the match was abruptly ended due to a pitch invasion by Pakistani fans. He retired in 1981 and before that he played 174 innings and picked up 250 test wickets as a wicketkeeper.

10. Matt Prior

The former cricketer of the England cricket team made his test debut in 2007 against West Indies. He was definitely a great wicket-keeper but his batting as an aggressive cricketer was great as well. His test debut was very dreamy and the best cricketer could ask for. His test debut score was 126 and became the first wicketkeeper of the England cricket team to score a century in his debut match. In the initial days of his career, his wicket-keeping skills were criticized even after successful series. He was even dropped out of the team but he again returned in the 2008 series against India. Matt mostly played at the number 6 position and continued to bat well and scored for the team. He retired in 2014 and during his test career, he played in 146 test innings and dismissed 243 wickets as a wicket-keeper.

Team India played their first knockout game in cricketing history against England in the 1983 Cricket World Cup semi-final match. Not only did they win the semi-final, but they also stood victorious in the Final against West Indies. This marked the beginning of India's journey in knockouts.

Over the years, they have played a total of 39 knockout matches, starting from the 1983 WC semi-final to the 2025 Champions Trophy Final. The good part about the two mentioned matches is that they won both games.

Get ready to dive into a detailed overview of team India's record in knockout games – ODI vs T20 vs Test.

Team India’s record in ODI knockouts (29 appearances)

• Total matches played: 29
• Won: 18
• Lost: 11

India played the maximum number of knockout matches in the ODI format of the game, having an impressive record of victories. They won 18 matches out of their 29 appearances, which includes memorable World Cup and Champions Trophy title wins.

Out of these knockout matches, 8 appearances were in the Finals of the respective tournaments. They won 4 finals and lost 4, with a win percentage of 50. What makes it more special is that all of these achievements came in different eras of cricket for India.

It started with the 1983 WC win led by Kapil Dev, which was carried forward by MS Dhoni's unparalleled squad of the 2011 WC, followed by the 2013 Champions Trophy triumph, and most recently, the 2025 Champions Trophy victory by the modern era of the Indian cricket team.

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Team India’s record in T20I knockouts (8 appearances)

• Total matches played: 8
• Won: 5
• Lost: 3

India has done exceptionally well in the shortest format, like T20, with 5 wins in 8 appearances. They played their first T20 knockout match against Australia, in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup semifinal and won. They also ended the tournament on a brilliant note with a win against Pakistan in the Final match.

Talking about the final appearance, India played 3 finals and won twice among them. These include the 2007 WC win and the thrilling 2024 World Cup victory over South Africa.

India has showcased high potential and growth in the T20Is, having clinched their 2nd WC title under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. This victory, along with the rising talents doing extremely well in tournaments like the IPL, has raised the hopes higher for India in this format.

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Team India’s record in Test knockouts (2 appearances)

• Total matches played: 2
• Won: 0
• Lost: 2

Coming down to the longest format of the game, India had quite a hard luck playing in Test knockout games. Despite reaching the finals of the World Test Championship back-to-back, they could not taste victory in any.

The first time India played a Test knockout was in the 2021 WTC Final against New Zealand, where they lost by 8 wickets. The team bounced back well in the following season (2021-23) and reached the final, only to face a heartbreaking defeat by 209 runs against Australia.

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Performance breakdown – ODI vs T20 vs Test

In the high-stakes world of international cricket, the pressure of ICC knockout matches can make or break careers. Every player steps in with the mindset of taking their nation ahead in the game, leaving no room for regrets. However, only a few can actually stay consistent under such highly competitive environment.

No matter how a player performed throughout the tournament, the ultimate test always awaits in the knockouts. ICC knockouts' history have seen extremely talented players scoring for their teams and keeping the flow going.

The question is, out of all the consistent scorers round the globe, who scored the most runs? We have the answer to it. Check out the list of top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches.

10. Mahela Jayawardene (499 runs) | Sri Lanka 

Mahela Jayawardene, a true master of elegant batting, consistently delivered for Sri Lanka in crucial matches throughout his international career. He holds the 10th position with 499 runs in 18 innings played in ICC knockout matches.

One of his iconic knock among all is undoubtedly his century in the 2011 World Cup Final against India (103* off 88 balls). Though the match result was not in their favour, Mahela's contribution was the sole reason SL could reach a defendable target after the early collapse of the batting line-up.

Jayawardene stats in ICC knockout matches:

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9. Sourav Ganguly (514 runs) | India

The former captain and aggressive left-handed opener, Sourav Ganguly, led India with passion in high-stakes games. He often contributed with the bat which laid the foundation of a huge total for the team.

Ganguly scored 514 runs in only 8 innings played in ICC knockouts! His unbeaten 141 against South Africa in the 2000 Champions Trophy semi-final is the highest among all his other knockout performances.

Ganguly stats in ICC knockout matches:

8. Jacques Kallis (539) | South Africa

Jacques Kallis, the greatest all-rounder of his generation, was a pillar of the South African team. His contributions in the knockout matches for SA were not always marked by centuries, but they had solid consistency.

He scored 539 runs in only 11 matches, which says a lot about his dedication and hard work for winning. His highest among all was a notable 113* against Sri Lanka in the semi-final of the inaugural season (1998) of the ICC Champions Trophy, which led to a big victory.

Kallis stats in ICC knockout matches:

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7. Kumar Sangakkara (595) | Sri Lanka

Another Sri Lankan legend makes it to the top 10 for most runs in ICC knockout matches with his quality batting. It is none other than Kumar Sangakkara, who was the cornerstone of SL in white-ball cricket for over a decade.

He was a part of several Sri Lankan teams that reached major ICC Finals, like the 2011 WC final, and the victorious 2014 T20 World Cup. Sangakkara scored 595 runs in 19 matches, at an average of 39.66.

His contributions were one of the key aspects of the team's success in reaching these finals.

Sangakkara stats in ICC knockout matches:

6. Sachin Tendulkar (657) | India

The 'Little Master,' Sachin Tendulkar, played in an era where India reached multiple ICC knockout stages. He scored 657 runs in 14 innings, including a century. In knockouts, his vital half-centuries saved the team from choking in several matches.

One of his most remembered fifties is the 85 runs against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup semi-final. Tendulkar's only century in a knockout game came against Australia in the 1998 quarter-final match of the Champions Trophy, where he scored 141 off 128 balls.

Tendulkar stats in ICC knockout matches:

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5. Kane Williamson (659 runs) | New Zealand

Kane Williamson is the only cricketer from New Zealand to feature in this list, and that too in the top 5. He scored 659 runs in 15 matches and has always been a great support to the team's batting lineup.

His century in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa played a significant role in setting a good total, which led to a victory. Williamson played many such match-winning knocks for NZ in knockouts.

Williamson stats in ICC knockout matches:

4. Steve Smith (663 runs) | Australia

The Australian star player, Steve Smith, always showed a knack for performing on the big stage for his team. He stands 4th with 663 runs scored in 13 matches. One of his most memorable centuries in knockouts came in the 2015 World Cup semi-final against India.

Smith has consistently performed in every format, each time Australia reached the highly competitive stage of the game of cricket.

Smith stats in ICC knockout matches:

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3. Ricky Ponting (731 runs) | Australia

The legendary Australian batter, Ricky Ponting, led his side to unmatched dominance in ICC tournaments. He scored 731 runs in 18 matches, with 3 centuries and 1 half-century. 

His most iconic ICC knockout moment is the 2003 World Cup Final, where he scored a phenomenal 140* runs against India. Australia winning the title that year made Ponting's knock more memorable.

Ponting stats in ICC knockout matches:

2. Rohit Sharma (884 runs) | India

The 3rd Indian batter to dominate the list, the 'Hitman' of cricket, Rohit Sharma, stands tall with 884 runs in 21 matches. He has a long experience of playing in high-pressure ICC knockout matches and acing them.

While he has multiple centuries in the World Cup, his highest in an ICC knockout is 137 runs, scored against Bangladesh in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final. From giving a solid start to carrying the momentum and building partnerships, Rohit has done it all to fetch those magnificent knockout victories.

Sharma stats in ICC knockout matches:

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1. Virat Kohli (1024 runs) | India

Virat Kohli, the chase master and modern-day legend, sits atop this list with 1024 runs in ICC knockout matches. He is the only player ever to score over a thousand runs in knockouts, having 1 century and 9 half centuries.

Kohli's hunger for runs and victory makes him the most reliable player in vital matches. He reached his 50th ODI century by scoring 117 runs against New Zealand in the 2023 WC semi-final. He has often guided India through tricky chases or helped set up formidable totals.

Kohli's stats in ICC knockout matches:

The sudden announcement of Rohit Sharma's tests retirement marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. His journey in this format has evolved the years, from being a middle-order batsman to a dominant captain to open for his nation. 

This transformation defines his Test legacy that we have witnessed over the years. It is now time to look back at those times and numbers; check out Rohit Sharma stats in tests.

The Initial Chapter (2013-2018)

In November 2013, during Sachin Tendulkar's farewell series, Rohit Sharma made his Test debut at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against the West Indies, scoring 177, the second highest score in an Indian debut behind Shikhar Dhawan (187).

He followed with 111 (not out) in the second test at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, he couldn’t find constant form in the longest format and could only score only one Test hundred after that, before he was promoted as an opener in a series against South Africa in 2019.

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The Run-scoring Skipper (2019-2024)

The Test series against South Africa in 2019 turned out to be a memorable one for Rohit as he went on to score three hundreds in three matches, including his maiden double hundred in Tests. His promotion as an opening batter in this format, gradually started to show brilliant outcomes.

Rohit's highest score in Test cricket came against South Africa in October 2019 in Ranchi where he scored 212 (255) runs hitting 28 fours and six sixes. He also scored his first overseas test century against England in 2021, with a knock of 127 runs at the Oval.

His contributions in this format were at its peak when he was appointed as the captain of India in the Test format in February 2022. He succeeded the former captain, Virat Kohli, ahead of a series against Sri Lanka.

The Final Blow

In his recent Test appearances, particularly during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in late 2024 and early 2025, Rohit Sharma struggled to find his usual form. His performances in this crucial series, which also had impact on India's standing in the WTC cycle, saw a major dip in his batting average.

Across the matches, he recorded several low scores in contrast to his earlier success as a top-order batsman in the format. This raised concerns about his form leading into the ending stage of the WTC and ultimately preceded his retirement announcement.

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Rohit Sharma stats in tests throughout his career 

The Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood received a special jersey from the Pakistan Cricket Board after accomplishing 2000 test runs for the country. 

Masood achieved this feat after making an impressive 151-run knock on the first day of the first test against England at Multan. 

PCB presented him with a jersey with “Shan 2000" at the back. Pakistan's Test coach Jason Gillespie too addressed the team, praising the efforts of the players to provide a good start on Day 1.

🇵🇰 captain Shan Masood is presented a special jersey on completing 2000 Test runs 👕✨#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/mLxBs3PT2n

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2024

Masood enters the Elite List

The local media heavily criticized Masood as his bat wasn't speaking much. His century last day, hopefully, has silenced all his critiques.

Not only that, that innings have helped him tough the 2000 test runs mark, making him the 35th Pakistani to achieve so.

He has accumulated 2000 test runs in his 36th Test match and 67th innings at an average of 30.35. 

His 151-run innings was his fifth Test century and second against England. With this century, he also marked the end of a 1,524-day wait for a Test hundred, his last being in 2020 against England in Manchester, where he scored a career-best 156.

Masood made his century in just 102 balls, thus becoming the Pakistani Captain with the second-fastest hundred, in Tests. Former skipper Misbah-ul-Haq leads the list being the fastest one.

The second-fastest test century was still a smart blend of both patience and aggression. He made a steady start, but gradually increased the pace, creating a solid partnership with Abdullah Shafique. He smashed 13 fours and two sixes, displaying his intent to dominate the bowling attack.

On day 1 of the India versus Bangladesh series, the veteran spinner Ravichndran Ashwin broke Anil Kumble's record, becoming India's most successful bowler in the Asian conditions. At the Kanpur Greenland Park stadium, Ashwin took Bangladesh's  Najmul Hossain Shanto right after coming back from lunch. With this, his tally rose to 420 wickets. 

Ashwin at the second in elite list

Earlier it was Anil Kumble at the second spot with 419 wickets. Now that he comes to the third, Ashwin only has the Sri Lankan maestro Muttiah Muralitharan ahead of him with 612 wickets.

Rangan Herath comes fourth with 454 wickets, And the Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh is at number five with 300 scalps.

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Most Test Wickets in Asia:

Muttiah Muralitharan – 612
Ravichandran Ashwin – 420*
Anil Kumble – 419
Rangana Herath – 354
Harbhajan Singh – 300

Match recap

Due to the overcast situation, the match started late. Not only that, on winning the toss, the Indian Captain Rohit Sharma chose to field first, which is unusual at Kanpur.

With an early weather forecast call, it was expected for the rain to hit the ground by 2 p.m. in the afternoon. However the light doomed making the sitution unfavourable to play.

However, the rain showing no signs of leaving, and the umpires abruptly called off for the day.

Bangladesh are 3 down for 107 runs. Akash Deep took 2 early wickets, while Ashwin took the 3rd, that is, the last wicket of the day.