Top 5 Fielders With Most Catches In ICC Champions Trophy
Nov 2, 2023 at 3:51 PM
ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most coveted tournaments in cricket as it is played among the best of the cricket playing nations once in every four years.
Also dubbed as mini world cup, all the participating teams give their best and have always featured the best talent in the world since its inception in the late 1990s. The likes of Australia and India have managed to win it twice in the last seven editions and the tournament has so far seen six different winners.
The 2017 edition will yet again see eight best teams clashing against each other in the major event in England as they look to take the prized trophy back to their home. Bangladesh is set to make their debut into the tournament for the first time as they growing on a consistent basis in the ODI format.
Champions Trophy has proved to be the stage for some stellar knocks and incredible spells over the decades but here we look at the top fielders in the history of the tournament who have managed to pick the most catches over the seven editions.
#5. Daniel Vettori- 9 Catches
Arguably the greatest New Zealand player to ever play the game of cricket in the past two decades, Daniel Vettori had played a massive role in Kiwis impressive run across all ICC tournaments.
The Black Caps are always the dark horses going into any ICC tournament as they normally make it to the knockouts even in the most precarious situations. Vettori, who had turned into one of the best all-rounders for Kiwis has also played an important role with his fielding.
The legendary cricketer has managed an impressive 9 catches in Champions Trophy in 17 matches he played across all seven editions.
#4. Ross Taylor- 10 Catches
Another massive figure in New Zealand Cricket, Ross Taylor has been one of the best players from the island nation in the recent years. Known for his power hitting, Taylor has also earned a name for his stellar fielding as he is ready to give his all to the team on the field.
The Kiwi batsman has managed 10 catches in just 8 games while playing in 2009, 2013 editions for New Zealand. He will also be taking part in the 2017 edition and could climb up the list.
#3. Dwayne Bravo- 12 catches
Bravo has been the perfect example of a complete all-rounder in the limited overs. The Caribbean star has developed into a deadly bowler with his slow dipping Yorkers and a handy batsman.
He has also managed to catch the eye of spectators with some mind-boggling catches in the recent past and is undoubtedly one of the best fielders around in the world. He has 12 catches to his name but he cannot add more to his tally in 2017 as West Indies have not qualified for the tournament.
#2. Sourav Ganguly- 12 catches
When it comes to Champions Trophy, there is only one name that tops almost all the lists and that is Sourav Ganguly. The southpaw has taken part in only first four editions of the Champions Trophy but has amassed most centuries, most fifty-plus scores and many other records to his name.
He has also managed to top as a fielder in the tournament as he is the second leading catcher in Champions Trophy history. Sourav Ganguly has picked 12 catches for India in just 13 games he played till 2004.
#1. Mahela Jayawardene- 15 catches
One of the best players of all time for Sri Lanka, Mahela Jayawardene is undoubtedly a standout player in the history of Champions Trophy. He has been a key member of the team and had taken part in six of the seven Champions Trophy editions making him one of the most experienced players in the tournament.
Mahela has managed to take 15 catches in the 22 Champions Trophy games he played for Sri Lanka in his illustrious career.