Wicketkeeper of the month: best grassroots keepers in September 2025

Being a wicketkeeper in grassroots cricket is no small task. You’re not just catching the ball — you’re reading the game every single second. Every edge, every bounce, every throw… it all runs through you. A great keeper lifts the entire team’s energy, keeps bowlers confident, and turns half chances into big moments.

This September, five wicketkeepers from grassroots cricket stood out with their focus, skill, and consistency behind the stumps. Their numbers speak for themselves, but it’s their discipline and energy that truly made the difference for their teams.

1. Vivek Sinha

Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Dismissals: 44

Leading the list this month, Vivek Sinha showed what it means to stay sharp from ball one to the very end. With 44 dismissals, his reflexes and anticipation were top-class. Whether standing up to spinners or collecting edges from pacers, Vivek was alert, confident, and always in the game — a true standout in grassroots cricket.

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2. Vijay Trivedi

Location: Balotra, Rajasthan
Dismissals: 43

Vijay Trivedi wasn’t far behind, finishing with 43 dismissals. His footwork and quick hands made him a constant threat to batters trying to step out. What stood out most was his energy — always encouraging bowlers, keeping the field alive, and never losing focus. That kind of passion defines grassroots cricket at its best.

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3. Rajesh Kothari

Location: Guwahati, Assam
Dismissals: 42

Consistency defined Rajesh Kothari’s September. With 42 dismissals, he showed calmness under pressure and strong game awareness. His ability to read batters early often created breakthroughs when his team needed them the most — the mark of a dependable grassroots keeper.

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4. BP

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Dismissals: 41

BP’s month behind the stumps was marked by reliability and sharp reactions. Finishing with 41 dismissals, he proved to be a steady presence every time he put on the gloves. Bowlers love having a keeper like him — calm, focused, and always backing them up. Performances like these are what keep grassroots cricket alive and thriving.

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5. Hardik Gadher

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dismissals: 40

Hardik Gadher rounds off the list with 40 dismissals. His quick movement and confident glovework helped his side save plenty of runs. He might not always be in the limelight, but his discipline behind the stumps was key to his team’s success throughout the month — the kind of silent impact that defines grassroots cricket.

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Conclusion

Behind every great bowling performance in grassroots cricket, there’s a keeper quietly doing the hard work — reacting fast, staying alert, and never letting the team’s rhythm drop. These five wicketkeepers showed exactly that in September, proving once again how crucial their role is in every team’s success.

Congratulations to all of them for their outstanding performances this month!