Most Catches in T20 World Cup
Cricket has always been dominated by 2 big Bs- Batting and Bowling. The third aspect of the game i.e., fielding perhaps was never been given too much importance until the early 2000s. And it’s not a hidden fact that with the emergence of T20 cricket, the fielding today has become as important as the other two Bs of the game.
Since the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, the fielding standards have seen drastic improvements with all sides carrying at least 2-3 exceptional fielders in their setup.
Over the years, we have seen some outstanding fielders to have graced the field. And in this article we list top 5 fielders who have the most number of catches in the T20 world cup:
#1. AB De Villiers
The Superman of South Africa leads the chart with the most number of catches in the T20 World Cup. Ab De Villiers has taken 23 catches in 30 games he has featured in different editions of the perennial tournament.
Mr. 360 has a fantastic record in T20 World Cup, not only as a fielder but as a batsman.
De Villiers has played 228 one-day internationals and 114 test matches for South Africa in which he has scored 9577 and 8765 runs respectively. He has 47 centuries to his name in international cricket. He has an impressive record in T20 cricket as well. In 78 T20s, he has 1672 runs with a strike rate of 135.2.
#2. Martin Guptill
Arguably, the best fielder in the current New Zealand team, Martin Guptill never ceases to impress with his fielding acts. His impeccable throw in the 2019 World Cup which led to a Dhoni-run out would always be written as one of the most defining acts on the field.
Guptill sits at the second position in the list of most number of catches in T20 world cups. He has taken 15 catches in 21 games he has played in different editions of the world cups.
Guptill has played 183 one-day internationals and 47 test matches for New Zealand so far in which he has scored 6843 and 2586 runs respectively.
#3. David Warner
The Australian cricketer, David Warner is a livewire on the field. His lightning-fast reflexes and super diving skills make him one of the most agile fielders in cricket.
Warner comes in the top three with the most number of catches in T20 world cups. He too has 15 wickets in 23 matches played in different editions.
The only player to have debuted for Australia in international cricket without first-class experience in the last 133 years, Warner has played 123 one-day internationals and 84 test matches for Australia in which he has scored 5267 and 7244 runs respectively.
#4. DJ Bravo
One of the best all-rounders to have ever played the game of cricket, Dwayne Bravo is a complete package. The West Indies has taken some exquisite catches on the field.
DJ Bravo had recently made his comeback in the international team. Bravo is the fourth player to have featured in the elite list. He has taken 15 catches in 29 games he has played in T20 World Cups.
Overall, he has played 164 one-day internationals and 40 test matches for his nation where he has amassed 2968 and 2200 runs respectively.
#5. Ross Taylor
One of the safest hands on the field, former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor comes at fifth position in the list of players with the most number of catches in the T20 World Cup.
In 28 games, Taylor has picked 14 catches with a maximum of 2 in a match.
Taylor has been one of the greatest New Zealand cricketers of all-time and is still a vital cog in the team. The 36-year old has played 232 one-day internationals and 101 test matches in which he has scored 8574 and 7238 runs respectively. He also has an outstanding record in T20 international career as his strike rate of 122.7 suggests.
