The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some of the best fielders demonstrate their skills over the years, and catches play a crucial role in determining a cricket match's outcome in all formats. Fielders have made a lasting impression thanks to their quick reflexes and athleticism, making breathtaking dives and grabs that changed the game. These stunning catches not only get rid of important batsmen but also shift the momentum to the side that is fielding. The IPL's high-intensity action relies heavily on fielding because players continue to raise the bar with each season.
Most catches in the IPL
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli holds the top spot with the most catches as a fielder, as of March 2025. He reportedly took 114 catches in 252 matches from 2008 to 2024.
Suresh Raina
Former India and Chennai Super Kings stalwart Suresh Raina holds the second spot for most catches in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Raina was the first-ever cricketer to claim 100 catches in the tournament's history, a feat he achieved during the 2019 season. Overall, the legendary white-ball batsman took 109 catches in 205 matches.
Kieron Pollard
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard will go down in history as one of the greatest athletes and outfield catchers. Pollard remains one of the three players after Raina and Virat to take 100+ catches in the IPL. He claimed 103 catches in his 189-match career and is holding the third spot on the list, as of March 2025.
Ravindra Jadeja
Team India's star fielder Ravindra Jadeja is the 4th individual on the list with 103 catches in 240 matches. He is followed by his Indian skipper and teammate, Rohit Sharma, who has 101 catches to his credit in his 257-match career.
Shikhar Dhawan
At the sixth spot is Shikhar Dhawan, who took 99 catches in 222 matches for the different teams he played for. The former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers is the next one on the list who claimed 90 catches in his 184-match IPL career.
David Warner
Former Australian captain and opener David Warner is 8th on the list with 86 catches in 184 matches. Manish Pandey is in the ninth spot with 83 catches in 171 matches. Former South African and CSK all-rounder Faf du Plessis rounds off the top-10 list with 81 catches in 145 matches.
List of player with the most catches in the IPL
Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Catches | Max Catch | Ct/Inn | Teams |
| 2008-2024 | 252 | 250 | 114 | 3 | 0.456 | RCB | |
| 2008-2021 | 205 | 204 | 109 | 3 | 0.534 | CSK/GL | |
| 2010-2022 | 189 | 189 | 103 | 2 | 0.544 | MI | |
| 2008-2024 | 240 | 239 | 103 | 4 | 0.43 | CSK/GL/Kochi/RR | |
| 2008-2024 | 257 | 257 | 101 | 3 | 0.392 | DCH/MI | |
| 2008-2024 | 222 | 222 | 99 | 3 | 0.445 | DC/DCH/MI/PBKS/SRH | |
| 2008-2021 | 184 | 130 | 90 | 3 | 0.692 | DC/RCB | |
| 2009-2024 | 184 | 183 | 86 | 4 | 0.469 | DC/SRH | |
| 2008-2024 | 171 | 171 | 83 | 3 | 0.485 | DC/KKR/LSG/MI/PWI/RCB/SRH | |
| 2012-2024 | 145 | 144 | 81 | 4 | 0.562 | CSK/RCB/RPS |
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