Top 5 players with most catches in the history of the T20 World Cup
“Catches win you matches” is a very old saying in cricket history, and teams put a lot of their focus on having the best fielding contingent in a tournament like the T20 World Cup. Let’s have a look at the top 5 players with the most catches in the tournament’s long history.
| S. No. | Player | Country | Matches | Catches |
| 1 | Ab de Villiers | South Africa | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | David Warner | Australia | 34 | 21 |
| 3 | Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 28 | 19 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 24 | 16 |
| 5 | Rohit Sharma | India | 39 | 16 |
Ab de Villiers
Popularly known as Mr. 360 and one of the most innovative batters on the cricket field, Ab de Villiers has taken the most catches in the history of the T20 World Cup. de Villiers is a breathtaking fielder who has taken 23 catches in the tournament’s history and has always set new standards for fielding in cricket.
David Warner
Another exceptional fielder to ever play the game of cricket, David Warner, has taken 21 catches in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Warner has justified the statement that Australians put their bodies on the line while playing cricket with his insane fielding efforts and catches.
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Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill, who was an opening batter for the New Zealand cricket team and always batted like a champion player, was also a phenomenal fielder. Guptill has taken 19 catches in his 28-match T20 World Cup career and is among the top fielders in world cricket.
Glenn Maxwell
One of the most explosive modern-day cricketers and an outstanding fielder who always gives his 110% while fielding, Glenn Maxwell, is next on this list. Maxwell has taken a total of 16 catches in the 24 matches that he has played in the T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma
The captain of the Indian team and one of the only two players to have played in all the editions of the T20 World Cup so far, Rohit Sharma, has also taken a lot of catches in the T20 World Cup history. He has 16 catches to his name, showcasing his excellent fielding abilities.
