Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Ct | Max | Ct/Inn |
Virat Kohli (RCB) | 2008-2024 | 242 | 240 | 110 | 3 | 0.458 |
Suresh Raina (CSK/GL) | 2008-2021 | 205 | 204 | 109 | 3 | 0.534 |
Kieron Pollard (MI) | 2010-2022 | 189 | 189 | 103 | 2 | 0.544 |
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK/GL/Kochi/RR) | 2008-2024 | 231* | 230 | 100 | 4 | 0.434 |
Rohit Sharma (DC/MI) | 2008-2024 | 247 | 247 | 100 | 3 | 0.404 |
Shikhar Dhawan (DC/MI/PBKS/SRH) | 2008-2024 | 221 | 221 | 98 | 3 | 0.443 |
AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) | 2008-2021 | 184 | 130 | 90 | 3 | 0.692 |
David Warner (DC/SRH) | 2009-2024 | 181 | 180 | 84 | 4 | 0.466 |
Manish Pandey (DC/KKR/LSG/MI/PWI/RCB/SRH) | 2008-2023 | 170 | 170 | 81 | 3 | 0.476 |
DJ Bravo (CSK/GL/MI) | 2008-2022 | 161 | 160 | 80 | 3 | 0.5 |
Faf du Plessis (CSK/RCB/RPS) | 2012-2024 | 135 | 134 | 74 | 4 | 0.552 |
David Miller (GT/KXIP/RR) | 2012-2024 | 124 | 124 | 72 | 4 | 0.58 |
Ajinkya Rahane (CSK/DC/KKR/MI/RPS/RR) | 2008-2024 | 177* | 177 | 70 | 2 | 0.395 |
Hardik Pandya (GT/MI) | 2015-2024 | 127 | 127 | 68 | 3 | 0.535 |
Suryakumar Yadav (KKR/MI) | 2012-2024 | 140 | 140 | 64 | 3 | 0.457 |
In the illustrious history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), fielding prowess has been as crucial as batting and bowling. Suresh Raina, renowned for his athleticism and safe hands, stands tall as the player with the most catches in IPL history. Across his stints with Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions from 2008 to 2021, Raina amassed an impressive total of 109 catches in 205 matches. His consistency and agility in the field have been integral to his team’s success over the years.
Following closely behind Raina is Virat Kohli, the former captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli’s safe pair of hands has seen him take 106 catches in 237 matches spanning from 2008 to 2023. His ability to patrol the boundary ropes and take sharp catches has made him a vital asset in the field for RCB.
Another stalwart in the IPL, Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians, has showcased his exceptional fielding skills by taking 103 catches in 189 matches from 2010 to 2022. Pollard’s towering presence on the field, coupled with his athleticism, has contributed significantly to Mumbai Indians’ success in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma, the dynamic captain of Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, has also left his mark in the field with 98 catches in 243 matches from 2008 to 2023. Sharma’s astute positioning and sharp reflexes have made him a reliable fielder in crucial moments of the game.
Ravindra Jadeja, fondly known as “Sir Jadeja,” has been a key figure in Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions’ campaigns, securing 97 catches in 226 matches from 2008 to 2023. His agility, combined with his accuracy in throwing, has often resulted in crucial run-outs and catches.
These fielding maestros, along with others like Shikhar Dhawan, AB de Villiers, Manish Pandey, and David Warner, have showcased their ability to turn matches with their fielding prowess, highlighting the significance of sharp fielding in the IPL’s high-octane environment.