What does the stat "KS" stand for in cricket?

[charlottehughes]

Was looking at some old scorecards and advanced stats online and keep seeing "KS". Does anyone know exactly what this metric means?

 

[danielfoster]

"KS" in cricket usually means "Keeper Stumping." It means how many times a wicketkeeper has gotten a batter out. A stumping happens when the wicketkeeper takes off the bails while the batter is out of their crease and not trying to run. This usually happens when a spin bowler is bowling.

 

[miafoster]

The abbreviation "KS" in cricket usually stands for "Keeper Stumping." This is the number of batsmen a wicketkeeper gets out by stumping them when they are not in their crease. This number shows how fast and skilled a wicketkeeper is behind the stumps.

 

[emmacollins]

In the world of cricket, the term “KS” typically refers to “Keeper Stumpings.” This stat tracks how many times a wicketkeeper successfully stumps a batsman. A stumping occurs when the keeper dislodges the bails while the batsman is out of the crease.
Legendary wicketkeepers like MS Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist are famous for their impressive stumping records.