The T20 format has always produced some brilliant individual performances with the bat and the ball but the 3rd department of the game has seen a meteoric rise since the invention of the shortest format.
Fielding has now become one of the most, if not the most important part of a cricketing innings and in the shortest format where every run counts, it has assumed an even greater importance.
In cricket teams all around the world, fielding has taken the utmost importance as it has the ability to change games in a flash. The Indian Premier League has also seen some extraordinary efforts from players of all nationality and age over the years.
Since it was established, the IPL tournament has seen some spectacular moments on the field that have long remained in the memory of every person who was there experiencing it first-hand. Every season, a number of outstanding catches are taken in the outfield showing the importance that the teams have given to that particular department.
With the trend continuing this year, we have already seen some spectacular catches and on that note, let’s take a look at the best catches ever to be taken in the competition.
Continue reading to find out the top 5 catches in all the IPL seasons: