IPL: Most catches as fielder

The Indian Premier League in its 16-year-long history has treated the fans with some exhilarating cricketing action. Every season, fans get to see some breathtaking catches in the tournament which features the best players from all over the world. Time and again in IPL, fielders have taken some jaw-dropping catches to light up the T20 extravaganza. There have been several players who have had the safest pair of hands in the competition as batters feared hitting the ball in the air towards them. On that note, let’s take a look at the top three fielders with the most catches in the history of IPL:

3. Virat Kohli (101 catches)

Apart from ruling the batting charts in IPL, the King of the modern era is also ranked among one of the best fielders in the tournament. The former RCB captain always led his side from the front not only with the bat but also with his impeccable fielding. In his 230 matches in IPL career, Kohli has grabbed 101 catches making him rank on the third spot in our list.

2. Kieron Pollard (103 catches)

If there was one fielder who could make the impossible catch possible in IPL history, it was Kieron Pollard. The West Indian all-rounder had a knack for picking sensational catches on the field and time and again left the fans awestruck with his acrobatic efforts on the field. In his 189 IPL games, Pollard grabbed 103 catches and ranks second on the list of players with the most catches in the tournament’s history.

1. Suresh Raina (109 catches)

The Chinna Thala of Chennai Super Kings has given many memorable moments to the franchise in his 205-match-long IPL career. Apart from his exploits with the bat every season, Raina was a livewire on the field. No matter whether he scored runs or not, he would always save runs by giving his all while fielding. Raina is among the safest pair of hands in IPL history as he has taken 109 catches in his career, which is the most by a player in the rich history of the tournament.