In a game of cricket, the fielding also plays a crucial role for the teams for winning the match and is as important as batting and bowling. In today’s modern era of T20 cricket and franchise cricket, the teams invest heavily on the players who could make an impact with their fielding as even two or three runs saved from the fielding can turn out to be crucial in winning the match.

The standard of fielding has been raised throughout the years in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). There are many fielders who are known for their athletic skills and taking some breathtaking catches in the IPL over the years. A great fielding effort can also make a big change in the match scenario and it becomes difficult to make a match prediction. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the players with most catches in IPL history.

Most Catches in IPL

10. Faf du Plessis: 81 catches

South Africa’s Faf du Plessis is regarded as one of the best fielders in modern day cricket and has taken some spectacular catches in his IPL career throughout the years. Playing for franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Du Plessis has taken 81 catches from 145 matches in his IPL career so far. He will be seen playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.

9. Manish Pandey: 83 catches

Indian cricketer Manish Pandey is one of the fittest players in the IPL history and has been impressive with his fielding skills throughout the years. He has played for seven different franchises in his IPL career from 2008 so far including the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Pune Warriors India, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Manish Pandey has take 83 catches from 171 matches in his IPL career so far.

8. David Warner: 86 catches

Former Australian cricketer David Warner is one of the best players in the IPL history and has also been impressive with his fielding skills in the cash-rich league. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, Warner has taken 86 catches from 184 matches in his IPL career from 2009 to 2024.

7. AB de Villiers: 90 catches

Former Proteas cricketer AB de Villiers is one of the best fielders to play in the IPL. Known for his 360 degrees shot hitting abilities, De Villiers also mastered the art of taking flying catches and has also entertained the fans with his fielding in the IPL. Playing for franchises like Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, De Villiers has taken 90 catches from 184 matches in his IPL career from 2009 to 2021.

6. Shikhar Dhawan: 99 catches

Veteran Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan comes sixth in the list of players to take most catches in the IPL history. Playing for franchises like Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings, Dhawan has taken 99 catches from 222 matches  in his IPL career from 222 matches from 2008 to 2024.

5. Rohit Sharma: 101 catches

Star batter Rohit Sharma is one of the best fielders from India to play in the IPL and has taken some great catches in the cash-rich league. The opening batter has taken 101 catches from 257 matches in his IPL career while playing for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians since 2008.

4. Ravindra Jadeja: 103 catches

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is regarded as one of the best fielders from India in modern day cricket and has taken some spectacular catches in the IPl throughout the years. He has played from franchises like Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions and Rajasthan Royals in his IPL career taking 103 matches from 240 matches so far.

3. Kieron Pollard: 103 catches

West Indies great Kieron Pollard has been one of the great fielders in the IPL history and comes third in the list of players to take most catches in the cash-rich league. Playing for Mumbai Indians throughout his career, Pollard has taken 103 catches from 189 matches in the IPL from 2010 to 2022.

2. Suresh Raina: 109 catches

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is popular with the nickname of Mr. IPL not just because of his power-hitting abilities, but also with his great fielding effort throughout the years in the cash-rich league. Playing for Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions, Raina has taken 109 catches from 205 matches in his IPL career from 2008 to 2021.

1. Virat Kohli: 114 catches

Star cricketer Virat Kohli tops the list for taking the most number of catches in the history of the IPL so far. Throughout the years, Kohli has taken some spectacular catches in the IPL and has played a crucial role in changing the momentum of the match with his fielding. Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008, Kohli has taken 114 catches from 252 matches in IPL career so far.