IPL 2023: MS Dhoni scripts history, becomes wicketkeeper with most catches in Men's T20s

The 29th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 saw Chennai Super Kings register their fourth win of the season after winning the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad quite comfortably at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai.

Despite not getting the chance to feature with the bat during the run chase, Chennai skipper MS Dhoni was influential for the hosts in the first innings behind the stumps. Considered one of the best wicketkeepers in the history of the sport, the 41-year-old clinched yet another world record in his side’s clash against Hyderabad.

Dhoni became the keeper with the most catches in T20 cricket. Taking 208th catch of his T20 career, he achieved the feat, overtaking Quinton de Kock, who has 207 catches to his name. Furthermore, the likes of Dinesh Karthik (205) and Kamran Akmal (172) also feature on the list.

Dhoni took the record catch when Maheesh Theekshana sent Hyderabad skipper Aiden Markram packing. As the 28-year-old made room to try and slash the ball, he ended up getting a slight top edge, and with hardly any time to react, Dhoni took a brilliant catch.

Devon Conway’s class led CSK to comfortable win against SRH

The clash between Chennai and Hyderabad at Chepauk saw the hosts clinch a comfortable victory. Ravindra Jadeja was exceptional for his side in the first innings. The veteran Indian all-rounder took three wickets and conceded just 22 runs in the four overs he bowled. The 34-year-old’s masterclass helped Chennai limit the visitors to a total of 134 runs after 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the highest run-getter for Hyderabad, with 34 runs to his name.

During the run chase, Devon Conway built upon his fabulous form. The BlackCaps’ batter scored an unbeaten knock of 77 runs in 57 deliveries. Furthermore, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 35 runs in 30 deliveries as the hosts won the game in comfortable fashion by seven wickets. Mayank Markande was the only bowler who managed to take any wickets for the visitors, striking twice and conceding 23 runs in four overs, apart from a run-out by Umran Malik.