In the world of cricket, a prevailing adage resonates: "Catches clinch victories." The fumble of a catch at a pivotal moment holds the power to sway the tide of a match, determining triumph or dismay for a team.
As the anticipation for IPL 2024 mounts, this piece delves into the roster of players boasting the highest catch counts in the tournament's storied history. Standing tall among the pantheon of cricketing greats, Suresh Raina, a luminary of Indian cricket and a revered figure in the Chennai Super Kings franchise, etches his name in the records of the sport. With an unparalleled display of agility and precision, Raina has seized a remarkable 109 catches, cementing his status as the premier catcher in the Indian Premier League's illustrious chronicles.
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Players With Most Catches in IPL (2008-2024)
It's noteworthy that Raina was the first cricketer to achieve the milestone of 100 catches in IPL history, a feat he accomplished during the 2019 season. In total, he secured 109 catches in 205 appearances, a testament to his remarkable fielding skills and consistency over the years. Here is the list:
| Rank | Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Catch | Max | Ct/Inn |
| 1 | SK Raina (CSK/GL) | 2008-2021 | 205 | 204 | 109 | 3 | 0.534 |
| 2 | V Kohli (RCB) | 2008-2023 | 237 | 235 | 106 | 3 | 0.451 |
| 3 | KA Pollard (MI) | 2010-2022 | 189 | 189 | 103 | 2 | 0.544 |
| 4 | RG Sharma (DC/MI) | 2008-2023 | 243 | 243 | 98 | 3 | 0.403 |
| 5 | RA Jadeja (CSK/GL/Kochi/RR) | 2008-2023 | 226 | 225 | 97 | 4 | 0.431 |
| 6 | S Dhawan (DC/MI/PBKS/SRH) | 2008-2023 | 217 | 217 | 96 | 3 | 0.442 |
| 7 | AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) | 2008-2021 | 184 | 130 | 90 | 3 | 0.692 |
| 8 | MK Pandey (DC/KKR/LSG/MI/PWI/RCB/SRH) | 2008-2023 | 170 | 170 | 81 | 3 | 0.476 |
| 9 | DA Warner (DC/SRH) | 2009-2023 | 176 | 175 | 81 | 4 | 0.462 |
| 10 | DJ Bravo (CSK/GL/MI) | 2008-2022 | 161 | 160 | 80 | 3 | 0.5 |
Following Raina closely is the iconic RCB batsman, Virat Kohli, whose legacy as one of the sport's greatest athletes and most prolific catchers is assured. Trailing behind Kohli is the former Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma, who has secured the fourth-highest number of catches in IPL history, tallying an impressive 98 catches across 243 IPL matches and Pollard with 103 catches.
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