Top 10 players with the most dismissals for Multan Sultans in PSL
Multan Sultans are one of the most consistent and successful franchises in the history of Pakistan Super League (PSL) . Since their inclusion in the league in 2018, they have reached a strong position through their professionalism and tactical cricket. The role of a skilled wicketkeeper behind the wicket is immense in giving the bowlers the courage to be aggressive in a T20 team. Analyzing the statistics of those who have shown great performances behind the wicket for the franchise at different times, several memorable names come up in terms of Most Dismissals.
Multan Sultans' short but illustrious journey has seen the services of several world-class wicketkeepers. Topping the list is the current captain Mohammad Rizwan , whose pace and cricketing brains have taken the team to new heights. Veterans like Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara have also shown their mettle behind the wicket for the franchise.
According to statistics, the list of top 10 players who have made the most dismissals (catches and stumpings) for Sultans shows a nice mix of local and foreign talent. The contribution of Zeeshan Ashraf, Usman Khan and the rising stars of modern cricket is also undeniable here. Basically, a reliable wicketkeeper completes the Sultans' bowling unit. In today's discussion, we will know in detail the statistics and their on-field impact of these ten vigilant guards, who have played a significant role in Multan's victory story.
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Most sacked for the Sultans of Multan
| Order | Player name | Duration | Match | Innings | Dismissal | Catch | Stumping |
| ১ | Mohammad Rizwan | ২০২১-২০২৫ | ৫৮ | ৫২ | ৫৩ | ৪৮ | ৫ |
| ২ | Kumar Sangakkara | ২০১৮-২০১৮ | ১০ | ৯ | ১০ | ৯ | ১ |
| ৩ | Zeeshan Ashraf | ২০২০-২০২০ | ১১ | ১০ | ৮ | ৭ | ১ |
| ৪ | Usman Khan | ২০২৩-২০২৫ | ১৯ | ৫ | ৬ | ৫ | ১ |
| ৫ | Umar Siddiq | ২০১৯-২০১৯ | ৭ | ৬ | ৫ | ৪ | ১ |
| ৬ | Josh Philippe | ২০২৬-২০২৬ | ৪ | ৪ | ২ | ০ | ২ |
| ৭ | Johnson Charles | ২০১৯-২০২৪ | ১৮ | ১১ | ১ | ১ | ০ |
| ৮ | Tom Moores | ২০১৯-২০১৯ | ৩ | ২ | ১ | ০ | ১ |
| ৯ | Shai Hope | ২০২৫-২০২৫ | ৫ | ১ | ০ | ০ | ০ |
| ১০ | Shakeel Ansar | ২০১৯-২০১৯ | ১ | ১ | ০ | ০ | ০ |
10. Shakeel Ansar
Shakeel Ansar was an experienced face in the Multan Sultans squad during the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season . The wicketkeeper-batsman, who has a long experience in domestic cricket, was initially included in the team as a backup keeper. He got a chance to play in just one match in that season. Although he did his duty behind the wicket with gloves in that match, unfortunately he did not get a chance to make any dismissals (catches or stumpings).
Analyzing Shakil Ansar's career, it can be seen that he was known as a very reliable cricketer in Pakistani domestic cricket. Multan Sultans management wanted to use his vast experience to guide the team's young players. In short formats like T20 cricket, the presence of an experienced backup keeper often increases the confidence of the dressing room.
Although his journey for Sultans was not very long and his contribution to the statistics page remains as zero dismissals, his role as a 'team man' who was ready for the team's needs was commendable. Even if domestic cricketers like Shakil Ansar do not always come under the spotlight in the big name crowd in franchise cricket, their importance in maintaining the balance of the team is undeniable. That one match in 2019 will be the only memory of him in the Multan Sultans jersey, which proves that despite limited opportunities, he made his place in the team's trust list.
9. Shai Hope
Shai Hope, one of the modern-day captains of West Indies cricket, joined the Multan Sultans squad as a huge attraction in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season . His batting style and reliability behind the wicket in international cricket have earned him the status of a world-class cricketer. However, his role for the Sultans in that season was a bit of a mixed bag. Although he got a chance to play in 5 matches throughout the tournament, he was seen behind the wicket with the gloves in hand in just one innings.
Although he was on duty with the gloves in that particular innings, he did not get a chance to make any dismissals (catches or stumpings) behind the wicket. The Multan Sultans team management had originally prioritized him as a specialist top-order batsman. Shai Hope's batting technique and ability to keep the run rate going in the middle of the innings made him an integral part of the team's batting lineup.
Although he was kept in the team as a 'part-time' keeper, his main identity was as a reliable and attacking batsman. Especially when someone else was the team's main wicketkeeper, Shai Hope left his mark on the outfield with his fielding skills. Although his dismissals for Sultans remained zero on the statistics sheet, his presence added a new dimension to the team's batting depth. The West Indies star's experience and lethal batting technique increased Multan Sultans' overall strength manifold in the 2025 season. Shai Hope's brief stint as a team man left an indelible mark on the fans.
8. Tom Moores
English wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Moores was a surprise addition to the Multan Sultans squad for the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. The young talent from Nottinghamshire played just three matches for the Sultans in that season. In two of those three matches, he was seen playing the main role behind the wicket with gloves in hand. Although he only has one dismissal to his name on the statistics sheet, that one stumping was a spectacular one and a testament to his incredible reflexes.
Tom Moores's keeping style was very modern and aggressive. His stance behind the wicket and his approach to receiving the ball were eye-catching. His agile movements, especially off spinners, forced the opposition batsmen to stay inside the crease. He showed some of the reputation he had in domestic cricket in England during that brief tour of the Pakistan Super League.
Although his overall stats haven't been huge due to limited opportunities, he has tried to repay the team's trust as a 'short-term' foreign recruit. The Multan Sultans management originally considered him to increase the team's batting depth and as a backup force in the wicketkeeping department. Looking back at PSL history in 2026, that excellent stumping by Tom Moores has placed him in a respectable place among the Sultans' skilled wicketkeepers. His professionalism and quickness behind the wicket, albeit for a short time, have been etched in the minds of the fans.
7. Johnson Charles
West Indies batsman Johnson Charles has been one of the most trusted and enduring foreign players in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Multan Sultans . Although he is widely known around the world as a lethal opener or top-order batsman, he has also been a regular behind the wicket when the Sultans needed him. According to statistics, he has played a total of 18 matches for the team, of which he has played 11 innings as a wicketkeeper.
Although his main job in wicketkeeping was to support the bowlers, he has only 1 catch in his dismissal account. However, it is difficult to judge Johnson Charles' contribution by the number of catches or stumpings. Because the Sultans management had originally included him in the team as an 'impact maker' batsman. His main job was to attack the bowlers in the power-play overs and score quick runs to give the team a solid foundation.
On the field, Charles was a true 'team man'. Whenever the team's main wicketkeeper was absent or a tactical change of fielding was required, Charles happily stood behind the wicket with gloves in hand. But at the end of the day, fans remember him for his huge sixes and aggressive batting style. Johnson Charles' contribution to Sultans' batting depth and as a reliable hitter in the overseas quota will remain a bright chapter in the team's history. His fighting spirit will continue to inspire Sultans fans in 2026.
6. Josh Philippe
Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe has emerged as a new and promising face in the Multan Sultans squad for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season. Although he got a chance as a new player in this season, he did not fail to leave his mark on his talent. Although he got a chance to play in only 4 matches, he played the main role behind the wicket with gloves in all these 4 innings. Analyzing his statistics, a very surprising fact comes out - all 2 dismissals in his bag were perfect stumpings.
In T20 cricket, wicketkeepers usually take more catches, but in Phillip's case, this dominance of stumping is a testament to his extraordinary reflexes and agility. The Aussie cricketer's hands are extremely fast, which is a death trap for the opposition batsmen, especially when bowled by spinners. Whenever a batsman tries to leave the crease even slightly, Josh Phillip breaks the stumps in the blink of an eye and celebrates.
Multan Sultans management had originally brought him in as an attacking batsman and a skilled wicketkeeper. His brief but effective performance in the 2026 season proved how calm and decisive he can be under pressure. Although he has had limited opportunities this season, his keeping technique and alertness behind the wicket have established him as a future reliable member of the team. For Sultans fans, Josh Phillip is now a 'safe hand' who can be relied on in any difficult situation. His magical stumping display in the 2026 season will be one of the most memorable moments of the league.
5. Umar Siddiq
Umar Siddiq was a reliable name in the wicketkeeping department of Multan Sultans in the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season . He played a total of 7 matches for the team in that season, out of which he was seen playing the main role behind the wicket with gloves in 6 innings. Statistically, Umar Siddiq was quite successful in that season; he accumulated a total of 5 dismissals, including 4 excellent catches and 1 lightning-fast stumping.
Umar Siddique's keeping style was very calm and tactically mature. His role in guiding the Sultans' bowling attack from behind the wicket in 2019 was undeniable. He showed great skill in handling the extra bounce of the pacers and keeping the batsmen at the crease with the spinners' balls. His reliability boosted the bowlers' confidence, which had a big impact on the team's defensive strategy.
The Multan Sultans management had originally brought him in as a keeper-batsman who could provide stability in the opening or middle innings. However, it was his five dismissals with the gloves that established him as one of the most effective members of the team that season. Although many big stars have since joined the Sultans camp, Umar Siddique's trusted hands complemented the team's bowling unit during that difficult period in 2019. Looking back at PSL history in 2026, Umar Siddique's effective keeping display is still a vivid memory for Sultans fans. His contribution as a perfect 'team man' helped strengthen the team's early foundations.
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4. Usman Khan
Usman Khan is one of the few players who have been the mainstay of Multan Sultans' recent triumph in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Usman is primarily known for his devastating batting and stormy opening starts in the cricket world. However, according to statistics till 2026, he is equally effective behind the wicket with gloves in hand when the team needs him. Despite getting a chance to play in 19 matches, he has kept wicket in only 5 innings due to tactical reasons. In this short span of time, he has made a mark of his talent by completing 6 dismissals.
The most impressive aspect of Usman Khan's keeping is his dismissal rate. An average of 1.2 dismissals per innings is highly enviable for any professional wicketkeeper. Usman is usually seen with the gloves in the absence of the team's regular captain and keeper Mohammad Rizwan or at special moments of fielding change. Such quick reflexes under pressure and excellent coordination with the bowlers have made him an indispensable 'utility' player in the team.
His agile presence behind the wicket gives the Sultans management extra confidence. When a formidable opener also provides such a reliable hand behind the wicket, the team's balance increases manifold. Usman Khan has developed himself into a complete package as demanded by modern T20 cricket. His versatile performance in the 2026 edition has not only strengthened Multan Sultans, but has also become an additional cause of concern for the opposing batsmen. His effective contribution as a keeper is an integral part of Sultans' victory story.
3. Zeeshan Ashraf
Zeeshan Ashraf was the mainstay of Multan Sultans ' wicketkeeping department in the 2020 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season . He played a total of 11 matches for the team in that season, out of which he was seen playing the main role behind the wicket with the gloves in 10 innings. Statistically, Zeeshan Ashraf was quite successful in that season; he accumulated a total of 8 dismissals, including 7 excellent catches and 1 intelligent stumping.
Zeeshan Ashraf's keeping style was very simple but very effective. He would focus more on basic techniques rather than unnecessary flashy gestures. His timing of catching, especially from the pacers, and his ability to collect the ball behind the wicket were commendable. His silent contribution behind the wicket in several important victories for Sultans in 2020 is undeniable. Zeeshan successfully played the role that a reliable wicketkeeper needs to have to instill confidence in the bowlers.
Multan Sultans management had originally brought him in as an attacking batsman and a skilled keeper. Although stars like Mohammad Rizwan later joined the team, Zeeshan Ashraf was the symbol of Sultans' confidence in that 2020 edition. His 8 dismissals were not just numbers, but a great proof of bringing stability to the team's fielding unit. Looking back at PSL history in 2026, Zeeshan Ashraf's effective keeping display remains a bright memory for Sultans fans even today. His contribution as a true 'team man' played a special role in the team's early major successes.
2. Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara, a legendary figure in Sri Lankan cricket history, served as the inaugural captain and main wicketkeeper of Multan Sultans in the inaugural season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2018. One of the best keeper-batsmen in world cricket, he played 10 matches in that tournament, out of which he was seen behind the wicket with gloves in 9 innings. His extraordinary cricketing skills and experience saw him complete a total of 10 dismissals with 9 catches and 1 perfect stumping.
Sangakkara's wicketkeeping was a wonderful blend of artistry and perfect technique. The standard he set behind the wicket for the Sultans as a new franchise in 2018 has become an inspiration for subsequent keepers. His rapid stumping, especially off spinners, and his ability to handle the extra bounce behind the wicket of pacers was instructive. He was the Sultans' most dismissed player for a long time.
The Multan Sultans management not only got him as a captain but also as a mentor to the team's young players. Looking back at PSL history in 2026, Sangakkara's 10 dismissals are not just statistics, but a unique example of the team's discipline and professionalism. Although he played only one season, his regal presence with the gloves and the way he led the fielding unit on the field are still etched in the hearts of Sultans fans. He will remain immortal in the pages of Sultans' history as a legend.
1. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan has become synonymous with the success of Multan Sultans in the history of Pakistan Super League (PSL) . Since joining the team in 2021, he has not only become the captain of the team, but has also established himself as the 'heart' of the franchise. He has completed a record 53 dismissals in 58 matches between 2021 and 2025. Among them, his 48 spectacular catches and 5 stumpings with great skill prove why he is considered one of the best wicketkeepers in the world today.
Rizwan's strongest point in wicketkeeping is his incredible reflexes and excellent understanding of the bowlers. Statistically, his dismissal rate of 1.019 per innings has taken him to a unique height in PSL history, which is currently beyond the reach of anyone else. His hawk-like speed behind the wicket and his lively presence with every ball keep the entire team's fielding unit energized.
For the Multan Sultans management, Rizwan is a name of confidence. Looking back at the history of the PSL in 2026, it is his superhuman performance with gloves that has repeatedly taken the Sultans to the final and the title. As a perfect leader and a world-class keeper, Mohammad Rizwan has written his name in golden letters in the pages of Sultans' history. His incredible statistics are not just numbers, but a shining testament to his hard work and dedication to cricket. From fans to cricket analysts, everyone agrees that Rizwan is an ideal keeper-batsman of modern T20 cricket.
FAQ
Q1: Who holds the record for most 3 dismissals in a PSL match for Multan Sultans?
Mohammad Rizwan, Kumar Sangakkara and Zeeshan Ashraf all hold the record for the most dismissals in a match.
Q2: How many catches has Mohammad Rizwan taken for Sultans?
Rizwan has taken a total of 48 catches for Multan Sultans so far.
Q3: Which player on the list has the highest dismissal per innings (Dis/Inn) rate?
Usman Khan is at the top with a rate of 1.2, although he has played relatively few innings.
Q4: Did Josh Phillips make any catches in the 2026 season?
No, according to statistics, all 2 of Josh Phillip's dismissals in the 2026 season were stumpings.
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