The fastest stumpings in cricket history highlight exceptional wicketkeeping skills, with players displaying remarkable reflexes and speed. These rapid dismissals, often occurring in critical moments, have left a lasting impact on the game, showcasing the incredible precision and agility required to execute such swift stumping actions.
Dinesh Karthik stumped Michael Vaughan
A near-perfect delivery outside the leg stump by Harbhajan Singh, combined with Dinesh Karthik’s acrobatic skills, led to Michael Vaughan’s dismissal in an India vs. England match. On his debut, Karthik showcased his exceptional abilities, securing a place in the fastest-stumping records in cricket history.
Sangakkara Stumps Brian Lara
In a remarkable display of wicketkeeping, Kumar Sangakkara seized a brief lapse from Brian Lara. As Lara left the crease momentarily to play an outside delivery from Chaminda Vaas, Sangakkara swiftly removed the bails, claiming a crucial wicket and demonstrating his exceptional skill behind the stumps.
Bradley Barnes Stumps Saurabh Tiwary
In the 2018 U-19 World Cup clash between India and South Africa, Bradley Barnes executed one of the fastest stumpings in cricket history. When Yaseen Vallie’s delivery missed Tiwary, Barnes quickly removed the bails, stumping Tiwary as his runner, Srivastava, was out of the crease. This rare dismissal showcased Barnes’ quick reflexes and the unusual circumstances.
Kumar Sangakkara Stumps Jimmy Maher
Undoubtedly, the fastest and most remarkable stumping by former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara came when Muralitharan’s perfect off-break delivery caused Jimmy Mayher to step out of the crease. Sangakkara, leaping like a leopard, swiftly removed the bails, creating an unforgettable moment that highlighted his exceptional reflexes and skill behind the stumps.
McCullum stumps Ricky Ponting
In the 2011 Cricket World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand, Brendon McCullum’s lightning-fast stumping of Ricky Ponting was a standout moment. Ponting missed Tim Southee’s wide delivery, but McCullum swiftly removed the bails, showcasing brilliant wicketkeeping and making a significant impact on the match.
MS Dhoni stumps Mitchell Marsh
In a T20 match between India and Australia in Melbourne, MS Dhoni demonstrated his incredible stumping speed. Mitchell Marsh misread Rahul Sharma’s leg-break delivery, and Dhoni swiftly removed the bails, securing his place among the fastest stumpings in cricket history.
Mark Bouncer stumps Atapattu
In 2006, South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher showcased exceptional alertness by running out Sri Lankan batsman Marvan Atapattu with a quick flick of the ball, all while appealing for a caught behind. This moment highlighted Boucher’s remarkable presence of mind and skill behind the stumps.
Ben Cox stumps Calum MacLeod
In a Derbyshire vs. Worcestershire match, Ed Barnard’s fast delivery moved away from Calum MacLeod, who tried to guide it. The ball struck wicketkeeper Ben Cox’s pad and deflected onto the stumps. This unusual and rapid stumping added a comical touch to the game, marking one of the fastest dismissals in cricket history.
MS Dhoni stumps Shubman Gill
In the IPL 2023 final between CSK and Gujarat Titans, MS Dhoni’s stumping of Shubman Gill became the second fastest stumping in cricket history, achieved with an astonishing reaction time of just 0.1 seconds. This moment showcased Dhoni’s exceptional reflexes and remarkable skill behind the stumps.
MS Dhoni Stumps Keemo Paul
With an astonishing reaction time of 0.08 seconds, MS Dhoni’s stumping of Keemo Paul of the West Indies is a masterpiece of glovework. This lightning-fast stumping highlights Dhoni’s incredible reflexes, making even the speed of light seem slow in comparison.