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ODI Wicketkeeper (batsmen) Poll

Line and Length

International Coach
After some delay, I'm reminded I promised to conduct an ODI 'keepers poll. Here it is.
Unlike the Test poll, where there was some discussion/controversy over the balance of keeping ability and batting talent (most settled for a 50/50 ratio while others weighted keeping skills more highly), ODIs offer a far different point of view. Batting becomes an essential aspect with reasonably competent keeping skills being acceptable. I suggest the ration of batting skills v keeping ability might be as high as 75/25 so an interesting poll is in store.
The Test poll petered out after 15 but I'm hoping we might get a few more (20?) in this poll.
As usual, nominate three players in order and votes on a 3, 2, 1 basis will be allocated.
 

Fuller Pilch

Hall of Fame Member
Thoughts on how many matches / What percentage of matches someone has to keep?

ABDV played 228 ODIs with 59 ODIs as wicketkeeper, so kept in just over 25% of his matches.

In those 59 ODIs he averaged 70.54 at a run a ball.
 

Line and Length

International Coach
13 voters and, for the first time in many polls that I've conducted, a player received top votes from everyone.

M.S.Dhoni 39
A. Gilchrist 20
J.Buttler 11
A.B.de Villiers 4
Q.de Kock 4

Voting is now open for positions 4-6

ODI Wicketkeeper Poll
Stats as Designated Keeper
* Current playerMatchesDismissals (c/st)Dismiss. per MatchRunsAve.S.R.
1M.S.Dhoni350444 (321/123)1.271077350.5887.56
2Adam Gilchrist282472 (417/55)1.67941035.6496.94
3*Jos Buttler180254 (217/37)1.43502238.85117.17
 

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