T20 World Cup: When it comes to T20 cricket, the roles of all the 11 players become more vital in the team. Every batsman, every bowler, and every fielder should give their all in order to win a match. And it’s not just about a batting performance or bowling performance; even the fielder has a really big role in a win.
In this article, we will be discussing the players with the most catches in the history of the T20 World Cup. And as everyone knows, catches win matches, and that too in a pressure game in the World Cup. There are some amazing athletes on the list. So let’s check it out.
4. Rohit Sharma (15 catches) in 33 matches
The Indian skipper is the only active cricketer for India who played in the first edition of the World Cup and also the last edition in the UAE. He is also a really good fielder when it comes to cricket. He loves fielding at the slip or catching position within the cricket. Rohit has taken 15 catches in 33 games, with a high of three grabs in one game.
3. David Warner (18 catches) in 30 matches
Australia’s swashbuckling opener is a live wire in the field of cricket. He can field at any position on the ground. Normally, he fields in the slip, and you’ll see him at the boundary line after the power play. Warner is one of the fastest players of his generation. He is in the third spot on the list with 18 catches in 30 matches, with the highest total of three catches in one match.
2. Martin Guptill (19 catches) in 28 matches
Martin Guptill is not only a big hitter of the cricket ball, but he is equally good in the field as well. Over the years, he has taken some remarkable catches in the game of cricket. That is why he is featuring in this list at the number two spot. Guptill has played in six editions of the T20 World Cup. He has taken 19 catches in 28 games overall, with a high of three catches in one game.
1. AB de Villiers (23 catches) in 30 matches
There might not be a better fielder in the last decade than the legendary South African batsman. After Jonty Rhodes, if there is any other player you want as a fielder in the team, it is none other than AB de Villiers. The former batter is one of the most followed cricketers in the world, not just for his 360-batting style but for his spectacular fielding performances as well. And there is no doubt that he is leading this list. De Villiers has taken 23 grabs in 30 games, with a high of three catches in one match.
Players with Most Catches in T20 World Cup
| Player | Span | M | Catches | Max | Ct/Inn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers (South Africa) | 2007-2016 | 30 | 23 | 3 | 0.920 |
| Martin Guptill (New Zealand) | 2009-2021 | 28 | 19 | 3 | 0.678 |
| David Warner (Australia) | 2009-2021 | 30 | 18 | 3 | 0.600 |
| Rohit Sharma (India) | 2007-2021 | 33 | 15 | 3 | 0.454 |
| Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) | 2007-2021 | 34 | 15 | 3 | 0.441 |
| Steve Smith (Australia) | 2010-2021 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 0.777 |
| Glenn Maxwell (Australia) | 2012-2021 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 0.700 |
| Ross Taylor (New Zealand) | 2007-2016 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 0.500 |
| Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) | 2007-2016 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 0.590 |
| Darren Sammy (West Indies) | 2009-2016 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0.520 |