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 fielders who have held onto the most 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 |
Key Insights
Mohammad Nabi was the first fielder to take five catches in an IPL innings. He pulled off the feat while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a 2021 game.
Daryl Mitchell equalled the record in 2024 against SRH. He turned up for Chennai Super Kings and caught Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Pat Cummins.
AB de Villiers holds the record for taking the most number of catches in one IPL season. He held on to 19 catches in the 2016 season, whereas Riyan Parag caught 17 in the 2022 edition.
Virat Kohli has held the maximum number of catches in the history of IPL. He has grabbed 115+ catches in his IPL career. Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Kieron Pollard, and Rohit Sharma are the only other non-wicketkeepers to grab more than 100 catches in the IPL.
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