Top 10 Fastest Stumping in Cricket History

By ankit c Jun 1, 2024, 16:24 IST

Stumping is one of cricket's most exciting and skillful parts, demonstrating the wicketkeeper's agility and lightning-fast reflexes. It happens when a batsman leaves their crease and the wicketkeeper removes the bails before they can return. The speed and precision required make stumping a stunning spectacle, frequently changing the course of a match. Let's look at the top ten fastest stumpings in cricket history, events that left both spectators and players in wonder.

  • MS Dhoni (India): Known for his incredible speed behind the stumps, Dhoni's stumping of Keemo Paul (West Indies) in just 0.08 seconds during an ODI in 2018 is widely regarded as the fastest ever.

  • Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka): Another legendary keeper, Sangakkara's swift stumping of Mashrafe Mortaza (Bangladesh) in a 2014 ODI took just 0.09 seconds.

  • Adam Gilchrist (Australia): Gilchrist's remarkable stumping of Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) during a 2003 ODI happened in just 0.1 seconds, showcasing his exceptional reflexes.

  • Mark Boucher (South Africa): Boucher’s rapid stumping of Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) in 2007 was completed in only 0.11 seconds.

  • Ian Healy (Australia): Known for his sharp keeping, Healy’s stumping of Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka) in 1995 took just 0.12 seconds.

  • Brendon McCullum (New Zealand): McCullum's quick work behind the stumps saw the dismissal of Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) in 2009 in just 0.13 seconds.

  • Quinton de Kock (South Africa): De Kock's stumping of Moeen Ali (England) in 2017 happened in 0.14 seconds, reflecting his quick reflexes.

  • Jos Buttler (England): Buttler's stumping of Glenn Maxwell (Australia) in a 2018 T20 match took just 0.15 seconds.

  • Dinesh Karthik (India): Karthik's lightning-fast stumping of Graeme Smith (South Africa) in 2010 was completed in 0.16 seconds.

  • Wriddhiman Saha (India): Saha’s sharp stumping of Steve Smith (Australia) in a 2017 Test match took only 0.17 seconds.

The fastest stumpings in cricket history showcase wicketkeepers' exceptional talent and reactions. These moments are not only critical to the match, but they also give some of the most exciting sights in the sport. Celebrating these achievements reminds us of the skill and accuracy required in cricket, making it even more appealing to fans around the world.