10 players with most catches in international cricket
- Whether it’s the traditional format of Test cricket or the shorter versions of the game, fielding is key to winning, as good fielding wins you matches.
- The second-most popular sport in the world is cricket. Millions of fans look up to and treat athletes who achieve success in the sport like superstars. In the world of cricket records, only a few achievements hold as much prestige.
- Over the years, we have witnessed some incredible fielding masterclasses from some of the world’s best cricketers. On that note, let’s take a closer look at the players with the most catches in international cricket of all time:
1). Mahela Jayawardene
Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene440 Catches
The former Sri Lankan batsman is number one on this list of the top 10 players with the most catches in international cricket, and he has the most number of international catches in cricket. He is certainly one of the best cricketers from Sri Lanka, and he played international cricket for 18 years. Overall, he played 652 international matches and took a total of 440 catches. He was also one of the best batsmen for his cricket team.
2). Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting- Former Australian Captain364 Catches
The Australian great is certainly one of the best batsmen of all time but he was also a brilliant fielder. He comes in second in the list of Top 10 players with most catches in International cricket. He achieved a lot of success as a batsman and captain of the Australian cricket team. He won two consecutive World Cups for the Australian cricket team. He is also the second highest Test run scorer of all time after the great Sachin Tendulkar. Ponting played 560 international matches and took 364 catches.
3). Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis of South Africa338 catches
The former South African all-rounder had a long cricket career, and he is third on the list of the top 10 players with the most catches in international cricket. Kallis is regarded as one of the greats in cricket, and he has obtained many records in world cricket. He is also the third-highest run scorer in Test Cricket after Mr. Master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. He played 519 international matches for the South African cricket team and took 338 catches as a player and a fielder of his team.
4). Rahul Dravid
Gentleman of the game of cricket- Mr. Rahul Dravid334 catches
Rahul Dravid is the only Indian player to feature in this list of the top 10 players with the most catches in international cricket. The Indian legend was a mind blowing batsman, and along with that, he was also a brilliant slip fielder. Dravid has taken the most number of catches in the Test Cricket while representing Indian Cricket Team.
He is among the greatest slip fielders of all time and made several memorable catches while playing in the slip position.
He participated in 509 international games and has 334 catches.
5). Stephen Fleming
Stephen Fleming, NZ Player, Head Coach of Chennai Superkings301 Catches
With 28 wins as a Test captain, Fleming is the most successful captain in New Zealand’s history. He’s also connected with CSK as a coaching staff member in the Indian Premier League.
As the captain of the New Zealand squad, he was quite successful. Along with this he was one of the best fielders of his team, and is also fifth in the list of the Top 10 players with the most catches in the international cricket. He participated in 373 international matches and claimed 301 catches during his eight years of playing cricket for the national team.
6). Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor of New Zealand301 catches
Among the all-time greats in New Zealand cricket, Ross Taylor holds the record for most ODI hundreds for the New Zealand cricket team.
He has now retired from the international cricket and he was an essential part of the New Zealand squad and specially the batting department. He is sixth in the list of top 10 players with most catches in the international cricket. For New Zealand, he has participated in 373 international games and made 301 catches.
7). Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith, Captain of South Africa292 catches
The former South African skipper is seventh in the list of the Top 10 players with the most catches. He had an incredible career and is the most successful captain in South African history. In the Test format, the left-handed batsman is regarded as one of the best opening batsmen.
It was a task for other teams to make him out, as he was genuinely one of the greats. He was great slip fielder as well. He participated in 347 international games and has 292 catches as a fielder for his cricket team.
8). Mark Waugh
Mark Waugh poses for photos during the 2014 Australian Cricket Hall of Fame372 Catches
The former Australian batsman is regarded as one of the greatest slip fielders in cricket history and is number eight in the list of the top 10 players with most catches in the international cricket.
In addition, he held the record for the most catches made by a non-wicketkeeper. However, Rahul Dravid of Indian cricket team and former Indian team coach, surpassed the record in 2009.
Mark Waugh took a total of 289 catches in 372 international matches for his team Australia.
9). Brian Lara
West Indies captain Brian Lara284 Catches
The former West Indies batsman and captain is ninth on the list of the top 10 players with the most catches at international cricket.
Lara is considered one of the greatest player and batsmen to play the game of cricket. With a stunning 400 against England, the elegant left-hander holds the record for the best individual Test score. He played 430 international matches in his career and took 284 catches for his team West Indies.
10). Allan Border
Allan Border celebrates after leading his team to victory in the Reliance World Cup FInal283 catches
The legendary Australian cricket player played 429 international matches during his career, having made his debut in the sport in 1978.
Border helped Australian cricket team to win the first World Cup trophy in 1987, after the Indian cricket team won it in 1983. He was an exceptional batsman, and he was one of the best batsmen of his era. He took a total of 283 catches in his international career playing for Australian cricket team.
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