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In the modern era, a wicket-keeper has to perform splendidly both behind and in front of the stumps thus making the role a difficult one. Before 2000, we have seen wicket-keepers were not considered as good batsmen but after 2000, cricket has changed in many ways so does a wicket-keeper’s role.
The wicket-keepers, who can provide glimpses of brilliance on the field, putting in fearless dives or flashy stumpings, also added some useful runs to their teams in IPL. We have seen many brilliant skills from some great wicket-keepers in the history of Indian Premier League.
In the 11 years, the Indian Premier League has witnessed just five centuries from the wicket-keepers. In the last edition of IPL, we have witnessed some great batting skills from wicket-keepers. However, they failed to convert that into a three-digit mark. Here is the list of wicket-keepers who have scored at least a century in the history of Indian Premier League. Take a look:
#4 Rishabh Pant - 128*(63) against SRH in 2017
The Delhi Daredevils wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant had a fruitful season in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League. He has played 14 games and scored 684 runs at a huge average of 52.61 with a strike-rate of 173.60. He has plundered 5 fifties and a century in 2018 IPL season.
His only century of unbeaten in Indian Premier League came against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 11th edition of IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad was the best bowling team until Rishabh Pant launched his attack on Hyderabad bowlers.
The top-order batsmen Prithvi Shaw, Jason Roy and Shreyas Iyer were surrendered to SRH bowlers. But, the wicket-keeper destroyed so-called best bowling line-up as he smashed unbeaten 128 runs off just 63 deliveries, including 15 boundaries and 7 sixes. Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 128 is the highest individual score by an Indian in the history of the Indian Premier League
#3 Quinton De Kock – 108(51) against RCB in 2016
The South African wicket-keeper acted as the wicket-keeper batsman for Delhi Daredevils in 2016. He had scored 445 runs in 13 games that he played at an average of 37.08 with a strike-rate of 136.08. Quinton De Kock registered his only IPL century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2016.
In the 11th match of IPL 2016, batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to post a huge total of 191 for 5 on the board. With the help of Virat Kohli’s 79, AB de Villiers’ 55 and Shane Watson’s 33, RCB put the pressure on Delhi Daredevils in the first inning.
While chasing a big total, Iyer and Samson got out cheaply for 0 and 9 runs respectively. However, De Kock’s 108 off 51 and Karun Nair’s 54 off 42 helped Delhi to chase the total with 5 balls to spare. Quinton De Kock adjudged the Man of the Match award for his blistering knock.
#2 Adam Gilchrist - 109*(47) against MI in 2008 and 106(55) against RCB in 2011
The former Australian wicket-keeper had played many match-winning knocks for his country. He used to play the same kind of innings when he was picked by IPL franchises. He had a good debut season in IPL 2008 but failed to win the trophy despite having star cricketers in 2008.
In the first edition of IPL season, batting first, Mumbai Indians posted a total of 154 in 20 overs. Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist smashed his first IPL century and helped his team to chase this total in just 12 overs. His opening partner VVS Laxman remained unbeaten on 37.
His another IPL century as wicket-keeper came against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. With the help of Adam Gilchrist’s 106 off 55, Kings XI Punjab posted a massive total of 232 on the board which saw RCB bundled out for just 121 in 17 overs. The former Australian was adjudged the Man of the Match award on both the occasions. He became the first Aussie player to smash two centuries in IPL.
#1 Wriddhiman Saha - 115* against KKR in 2014
The Indian Test team wicket-keeper had played one of the finest innings during the final game against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014. George Bailey-led Kings XI Punjab dominated the season in 2014 and qualified for the finals for the first time in the history of IPL.
Batting first, Kings XI Punjab lost Virender Sehwag, George Bailey, and Glenn Maxwell cheaply. However, the wicket-keeper smashed his first IPL century and helped his team to post a match-winning total of 199 in the finals.
His knock included 10 boundaries and 8 sixes. But, Manish Pandey’s scintillating 94 off 50 deliveries helped his to lift the second trophy in the history of Indian Premier League. However, Wriddhiman Saha became the first player to score a hundred in an IPL final.
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