Cricket is a game known for its magnetic catches, and the Indian Premier League (IPL) is no exception. Over the years, the event has seen some incredible fielding efforts, with players making a few jaw-dropping catches. The list includes six Indian players, two West Indian players, one Australian player, and one South African player.
1. David Warner
The Australian batsman David Warner has played for several teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), including Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and the Delhi Capitals (DC) side right now. The former Australian captain is a prolific fielder and has taken some stunning catches during his IPL career. He is known for his quick reflexes and ability to cover much ground in the field. Warner has taken 78 catches in 171 matches, making him one of the best fielders in the league.
2. Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey, the Indian batsman, is known for his brilliant fielding skills. He made his IPL debut in 2008 for the Mumbai Indians and has since played for teams like the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors India, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and most recently, the Delhi Capitals. His ability to field in the outfield and take crucial catches has made him a valuable asset in the IPL. Pandey has taken 80 catches in 167 matches, and his safe hands have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad win the IPL title once.
3. Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo, also known as "DJ" Bravo, is a Trinidadian cricketer who has played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) throughout his Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2011. The versatile cricketer is known for his all-round skills and has been a valuable asset for the Chennai Super Kings over the years and his exceptional catching abilities. The former West Indian has taken 80 catches in 161 matches. He is the current bowling coach for Chennai Super Kings.
4. AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is one of the most exciting cricketers in the world, known for his incredible batting skills and acrobatic fielding abilities. The South African superstar has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its start in 2008 and has been a prominent player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). His contributions as a fielder were crucial, and cricket fans worldwide will remember him fondly. The former South African captain has taken 90 catches in 184 matches.
5. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja, commonly known as "Jaddu" among his fans, is one of the most versatile cricketers in the world and a vital member of the Indian cricket team. He has also built a name for himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Gujarat Lions. Jadeja is a livewire on the field, and his acrobatic catches have made him one of the great fielders in the world. He is known for his athletic fielding skills and has taken 91 catches in 220 matches.
6. Shikar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most prominent batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan has been an active player in the IPL since its outset in 2008 and has played for several franchises, including the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. Currently, he leads the Punjab Kings. While Dhawan is known for his exceptional batting skills, he has also made a name for himself as a great fielder. This left-handed opening batsman has taken 94 catches in 213 matches. Dhawan is a player to be taken seriously on the pitch.
7. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, the captain of The Indian Cricket Team, is one of the most successful captains in IPL history. Besides his impressive batting skills, Sharma is also known for his safe pair of hands on the field, with his exceptional catching ability earning him a spot in the list of top fielders in IPL. Sharma has won the "Best Catch of the Season" award twice in IPL - in 2014 and 2016. The Indian opening batter has taken 98 catches in 236 matches, and his safe hands have helped Mumbai Indians win the IPL title five times.
8. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, the former Indian cricket team skipper, is one of the most successful batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Apart from his batting skills, Kohli is also known for his catches, which include some spectacular efforts that have left fans in awe of his fielding skills. Kohli's catches are not limited to outfield catches; he has also taken some brilliant catches in the infield. The former skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore has taken 103 catches in 224 innings in his IPL career so far, placing him among the top fielders in the tournament's history.
9. Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard, the big-hitting former West Indian all-rounder, is also one of the fine fielders in the IPL. He has played for Mumbai Indians from 2010 to 2022. Pollard is now the Mumbai Indians' batting coach. He usually fields at long-on or long-off positions and has taken some brilliant catches near the boundary ropes. In his IPL career spanning over a decade, Pollard has taken 103 catches in 189 matches. He has an impressive catching record, with a catch success rate of 88.23%, among the best for any non-wicketkeeper in the league.
10. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, known as Mr. IPL, holds the record for most catches taken by a non-wicketkeeper in the tournament. The former Indian Batsman has taken 107 catches in 205 matches, and his catching ability has played a crucial role in the victory of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) over the years. One of Raina's most memorable catches in the IPL was during the 2010 season when he made a stunning catch in the finale against the Deccan Chargers to sack Adam Gilchrist, who was later named "best catch of the tournament" by the IPL.
