If catching is an art, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has a dozen artists. From Virat Kohli to Faf du Plessis, many legendary cricketers are also known for having the safest pair of hands. These players find themselves in the elite club of most catches in IPL after consistently being outstanding on the field. This blog lists the top 10 fielders with the number of catches in IPL.
Virat Kohli to Faf du Plessis - Most Catches in IPL History
As cricket evolved over the years, the fielding quality and standard, too, have improved. In shorter formats like T20, quality fielding makes a huge difference. In short, those with the safest pair of hands are game-changers. Since 2008, plenty of players have consistently saved runs on the field and changed the course of the game with amazing catches. Here’s the list of top ten fielders with the most catches in IPL history:
Most Catches in IPL (Top 10)
The Centurions
Five players have taken more than 100 catches in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Suresh Raina was the first fielder to take a century of catches in the league. He grabbed his 100th catch in IPL 2019. Former Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard was the second to reach the three-figure milestone. He grabbed his 100th catch in the 2023 edition, also his last season in IPL. In IPL 2023, Kohli joined Raina and Pollard in the club of most catches in IPL. Kohli is the only fielder to have taken 100 catches for a single franchise in IPL. Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma are the two others who crossed the 100-mark. Both players reached the milestone in the 2024 season.
Another century for King Kohli, this one’s for completing 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ catches 🤌
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 23, 2023
Only the third player in the IPL to reach this milestone! 🫡#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2023 #GoGreen #RCBvRR @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/Hy7VvK4m9N
IPL 100 Catches Club
Virat Kohli - 114 catches Suresh Raina - 109 catches Kieron Pollard - 103 catches Ravindra Jadeja - 103 catches Rohit Sharma - 101 catches
Concluding Thoughts
The high number of catches in the IPL of the players mentioned above makes them among the top fielders in the league. Being consistent on the field for over a decade is an outstanding achievement for Kohli, Pollard, Jadeja, Rohit, Raina, etc.
FAQs
Which fielder has taken the most catches in the IPL?
With 114 catches, Virat Kohli holds the record for most catches by a fielder in IPL.
Who is the first player to have taken 100 catches in the IPL?
In IPL 2019, Suresh Raina became the first fielder to grab 100 catches in the IPL.
Has any fielder taken 100 catches for a single franchise in IPL?
Virat Kohli is the first and only fielder to have taken 100 catches for a single franchise in IPL.