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Alyssa Healy goes past Dhoni's record

Australia’s Alyssa Healy on Sunday went past former India captain MS Dhoni to register most dismissals by a

Sentinel Digital Desk

BRISBANE: Australia's Alyssa Healy on Sunday went past former India captain MS Dhoni to register most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20I format, both in men's and women's cricket. The 30-year-old achieved the feat during the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand at the Allan Border Field.

Healy now has 92 dismissals to her name in 99 T20I innings, one more than Dhoni who made 91 dismissals in 97 innings. The 39-year-old Indian is followed Sarah Taylor of England, who has 74 dismissals to her name. Rachael Priest (72) comes next, followed by Merissa Aguilleira (70).

Denesh Ramdin is next on the list with 63 dismissals while Mushfiqur Rahim follows him with 61 scalps.

Overall, South Africa's Mark Boucher holds the record for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper across formats in international cricket. IANS