SA vs IND 2018, 3rd ODI: Twitter Reacts as MS Dhoni Becomes First Indian to Affect 400 ODI Dismissals

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap on Wednesday (February 7), becoming the first Indian and just the fourth overall wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals in One-Day Internationals.

The World Cup-winning skipper achieved the rare feat when he stumped South Africa’s stand-in captain Aiden Markram off chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav during the third match in Cape Town.

.@msdhoni becomes the first Indian wicket-keeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs! pic.twitter.com/TSnCNk26wx

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 7, 2018

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who retired in 2015, leads the list with 482, followed by Australia’s Adam Gilchrist (472) and South Africa’s Mark Boucher (424).

In 315 ODIs so far, Dhoni has taken 294 catches in addition to affecting a record 106 dismissals. The 36-year old is the first and so far only wicketkeeper to reach 100 stumpings in the 50-over format.

Meanwhile, Twitter was quick to congratulate Dhoni for the remarkable feat. Here are some of the messages:

Congratulations @msdhoni 1st Indian and fourth wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals #SAvIND that’s BIG number #400 ? @BCCI

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/961275424922914818?

400 ODI dismissals for MSD, not too shabby huh #Legend #MSDhoni #INDvSA

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) February 7, 2018

This day seems sooooo special !! @JhulanG10 200 special ! @msdhoni 400 special !! Woahoooo .. number game going strong ??

— Vanitha VR || ವನಿತಾ.ವಿ.ಆರ್ (@ImVanithaVR) February 7, 2018

Brilliant by Kuldeep Yadav…Got Markram stumped…but real sight is Dhoni’s electrifying Stumping @indiatvnews @msdhoni @imkuldeep18

— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) February 7, 2018

What's a more secure feeling than buying an insurance policy?
.
Watching MS DHONI behind the stumps. #INDvSA #Dhoni @ChennaiIPL #SAvIND

— B I K R A M ?? (@typical_axomiya) February 7, 2018

I honestly yelled at the TV screen 'what is Dhoni doing, why hasn't he stumped Markram' before realising he's already done it. I swear.#SAvIND

Ms Dhoni 400 ODI Dismissal

— Prashanth ?? (@Paachu90) February 7, 2018

400* dismissals (294 catches, 106 stumpings) for legendary keeper @msdhoni in ODIs?? Topmost Indian keeper and 4th in all, behind Sangakkara (482), Gilchrist (472) & Boucher (424). #SAvIND #INDvSA #MSDhoni #Dhoni

— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) February 7, 2018

Fantastic work by the spin twins @imkuldeep18 and @yuzi_chahal to wrap up the win. Special mention to @msdhoni on getting 400 dismissals in ODI cricket. Congrats on going 3-0 up. #INDvsSA

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 7, 2018

Dominating the ODIs is our #TeamIndia!
Congrats @imkuldeep18 and @yuzi_chahal on once again bamboozling the batsmen. Brilliant work. @msdhoni bhai congrats on crossing 400 dismissals in ODI cricket! ? ? ?????✌️

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) February 7, 2018

400 ODI dismissals for MSD, not too shabby huh #Legend #MSDhoni #INDvSA

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) February 7, 2018

It seems to be a season of setting new records! Congratulations @msdhoni!! Here’s to another feather in your hat!! ???? pic.twitter.com/6JwnGV7NMO

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 7, 2018

Congratulations #TeamIndia on winning the 3rd ODI and also congrats to @msdhoni on becoming first Indian wicket-keeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/B7n21cP6vQ

— Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) February 7, 2018

Coming to the match, Dhoni did not have the best out outings with the bat, as he could score only ten off 22 balls. However, India managed to post a formidable total of 303 for six in the allotted 50 overs, courtesy of a monumental 160-run knock by skipper Virat Kohli. Shikhar Dhawan also made a useful contribution, scoring a fluent 76.