5 Highest Individual Scores By Indian Wicketkeepers In Men’s T20Is 

5 Highest Individual Score By Indian Wicketkeeper In Men’s T20I  (@BCCI/X.com)

Team India has always been fortunate to have a wealth of talent in the wicketkeeping department, with players like MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and Dinesh Karthik leading the charge. Their contributions with the bat have added significant firepower to the Indian T20I team. 

Sanju Samson's 111 off 47 balls against Bangladesh is currently the highest individual score by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20Is, followed by notable performances from Pant and Dhoni. These noteworthy performances not only highlight their skills as wicketkeepers but also as match-winning batters who can change the course of a game. Let's explore five such highest individual scores set by Indian keepers in T20I history.

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5. Sanju Samson - 58 (45) vs Zimbabwe, 2024

5. Sanju Samson - 58 (45) vs Zimbabwe, 2024 (@BCCI/X.com)

Sanju Samson appears on this list at no.5, with his 58 off 45 balls against Zimbabwe in 2024. Samson's gritty and sensible half-century was crucial in helping India post a challenging total of 167/6. The match showcased Samson's fearless approach as he took on the Zimbabwe bowlers with a combination of power and innovation, hitting four sixes and a single boundary. After failures in the initial games of the series, the half-century in the fifth T20I solidified Samson's place as first-choice wicketkeeper in India's new-age T20I team.

4. Ishan Kishan - 58 (39) vs Australia, 2023

4. Ishan Kishan - 58 (39) vs Australia, 2023 (source@bcci)

Ishan Kishan's 58 off 39 balls against Australia in the 2023 T20I series is one of the most notable innings by an Indian wicketkeeper. Coming in to bat at no.3 when India was struggling with the early loss of Ruturaj Gaikwad's wicket, Kishan took charge of the innings, displaying his big-hitting ability. His knock was crucial in India's 209-run chase as he set up a 100-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav. His aggressive stroke play at the top of the order, along with his ability to handle pressure, has made him one of India's most promising T20I wicketkeeper-batters.

3. Rishabh Pant - 65* (42) vs West Indies, 2019

3. Rishabh Pant - 65* (42) vs West Indies, 2019 (source @AFP)

Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 65* off 42 balls against the West Indies in 2019 ranks among the top performances by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20Is. Pant's aggressive and innovative stroke play helped India chase down a target of 147 with ease. His knock included four sixes and four boundaries, reflecting his ability to finish games under pressure. Pant's innings stood out for its maturity and his growing influence in India's T20 setup, marking him as one of the team's most valuable players.

2. Ishan Kishan - 89 (56) vs Sri Lanka, 2022

2. Ishan Kishan - 89 (56) vs Sri Lanka, 2022 (source@bcci)

Ishan Kishan is back on the list with another impressive knock of 89 off 56 deliveries he played against Sri Lanka in 2022. Batting first, he had a 111-run opening stand with captain Rohit Sharma. After Rohit's dismissal, Ishan hit the fifth gear to score a blazing 89 runs, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes. His blistering inning helped India post a 199-run total and bag a 62-run victory. 

1. Sanju Samson - 111 (47) vs Bangladesh, 2024

1. Sanju Samson - 111 (47) vs Bangladesh, 2024 (@BCCI/X.com)

Sanju Samson's blistering century against Bangladesh in 2024 stands as the highest individual score by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20Is. Samson's explosive knock came off just 40 balls, during which he smashed 8 sixes, making it the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian. This sensational knock powered India to a massive total of 297/6, the second-highest in T20I history. He was under pressure after earlier failures and unleashed his true potential at the right stage to convert a promising start into a massive score.

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