Stumpings
Stumpings count the dismissals completed by the wicketkeeper with the batter out of the crease.
Stumpings highlight wicketkeeping speed, anticipation, and work against spin.
Stat Focus
Stumpings = Batter Out Of Crease + Bails Removed
The keeper must gather the ball and break the stumps while the batter is still out of the crease.
Quick Example
A batter charges the spinner and the keeper removes the bails immediately.
Batter crease se bahar + bails off = stumping
The dismissal reflects the keeper's speed and anticipation.
Quick Summary
- Stumpings usually come against spin bowling.
- They are a clear sign of reflexes and glove work.
- Wicketkeepers with quick hands often stand out here.
How To Read This Stat
Stumpings are closely tied to wicketkeeping skill, spin bowling, and dismissal records built around keepers.
Records And Match Context
Use these pages to see where the stat matters in records, tournaments, and real match situations.
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What is a stumping?
A stumping happens when the batter is out of the crease and the wicketkeeper breaks the stumps with the ball in hand. It is seen most often against spin.
What the stat tells you
Higher stumping numbers can point to alert footwork, clean gathering, and strong anticipation from the keeper.
Why context matters
Not every keeper gets the same number of stumping chances because bowling attacks and conditions differ. That is why catches and stumpings are better read together.