It is not just batsmen, bowlers, wicket-keepers or all-rounders that can change the fortunes of a team, but a great fielding unit too can do wonders for them. Teams that field better tend to have an edge over the opposition.
Here is the top-10 list of non-wicket-keeping fielders who have held onto the maximum number of catches in a single IPL innings/match.
Most Catches in a Single IPL Innings
| Player | Catches in an Innings | For | Vs | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians | Abu Dhabi | 08 Oct 2021 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 4 | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede | 16 May 2008 |
| David Warner | 4 | Delhi Daredevils | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 31 Mar 2010 |
| Jacques Kallis | 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Deccan Chargers | Eden Gardens | 11 Apr 2011 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 4 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede | 24 Mar 2019 |
| David Miller | 4 | Kings XI Punjab | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Faf Du Plessis | 4 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Rinku Singh | 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans | DY Patil Stadium | 23 Apr 2022 |
Insights
AB de Villiers holds the record for taking most number of catches in one season. He held on to 19 catches in 2016 season, whereas Riyan Parag caught 17 in IPL 2022.
Suresh Raina has held on the maximum number of catches in the history of IPL. He has grabbed 107 catches in his IPL career. Kieron Pollard is the only other non-Wicketkeeper to grab more than 100 catches in IPL
