Wicket-Keeping Basics
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.

Matthew Gilkes is a cricket player from Australia who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman. The current team is Sydney Thunder.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic T20 | 64 | 59 | 1,131 | 93 | 20.20 | 123.61 | 24 | 1 |
| First-class | 43 | 76 | 1,996 | 94 | 26.97 | 45.68 | 76 | 1 |
| List A | 34 | 31 | 883 | 99 | 30.45 | 91.79 | 33 | 4 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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