As they say, "catches win matches," it won't be wrong to say that T20 cricket, especially the IPL has revolutionized fielding standards in the cricket world. Since taking a catch or stopping even a single could turn a T20 game, cricketers have focused immensely on fielding.
In this article, we look at the top five cricketers and non-wicketkeepers with the most catches in IPL history (Updated as of IPL 2024).
5. Rohit Sharma (101 catches)
The five-time IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma isn't only a good batter and incredible captain but also a very good fielder. Although we may not see any incredible fielding skills from him, which stuns the cricket fans, Rohit is a master in basic fielding skills as he is one of the safest hands in his generation. He was the fifth player to record 100 IPL catches as he has taken 101 IPL catches till the end of the IPL 2024.
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5. Ravindra Jadeja (103 catches)
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Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja is one of the very special and rare talents. In any role, as a left-handed batter, as a left-arm spinner, or as a fielder, Jadeja can always play a strong game-changing role. Even though he didn’t play most of the matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Jadeja had a huge impact in that tournament as a substitute fielder, as he was one of the best run-savers in that competition. No matter where he is standing, Jadeja is always a fear for the batters as one mistake proves costly for them as the fielder Jadeja has no mercy. Jadeja isn't only famous for his incredible fielding and catches, but also his strong and fast throwing hand put the opposition's batting partners in many troubles. Till 2024, Jadeja has taken 103 IPL catches.
3. Kieron Pollard (103 catches)
Caribbean cricketer Kieron Pollard was one of the greatest IPL players. Apart from his aggressive batting and useful pace bowling, Pollard was also popular for his strong fielding. The most attractive feature of his fielding was his ability to stand at long-on or long-off and gallop the ball with one hand by leaping in the air. For such a tall man with a big physical stature, his fielding skills were quite exemplary. He was the first overseas cricketer and second overall non-wicketkeeper to complete 100 IPL catches, as he claimed 103 catches in his IPL career.
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2. Suresh Raina (109 catches)
When it comes to the IPL, there is hardly any top record that Suresh Raina does not own, and that makes him one of the greatest players in IPL. Previously, he owned the fielding record too by recorded 109 IPL catches, which Virat Kohli broke in the 2024 edition. Raina set a benchmark for fielding and arguably one of the best fielders India has ever produced. His ability to take various positions on the field puts him apart. He could take a screamer at slip or save plenty of runs in the outfield. Hence, there is no doubt that he is one of the most successful fielders in IPL history.
1. Virat Kohli (114 catches)
Former Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli is one of the greatest athletes. His strong fitness and technique makes him one of the greatest fielders in cricket history. He is known as one of the safest hands in modern cricket. Kohli holds the record for most IPL catches with 114 catches till the IPL 2024.
List of players with most IPL catches (Updated as of IPL 2024)
Player | Catches |
Virat Kohli | 114 |
Suresh Raina | 109 |
Kieron Pollard | 103 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 103 |
Rohit Sharma | 101 |
