Top 10 Catches Of IPL

The Indian Premier League, popularly known as IPL, is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It has been entertaining cricket fans all around the world since its inception in 2008. The league is famous for its intense and nail-biting matches, but it’s not just the batting and bowling that keeps fans hooked. The fielding is equally crucial, and some of the catches taken in the IPL are jaw-dropping. In this blog, we will look at the top 10 catches of IPL.

1. AB de Villiers – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018) AB de Villiers is known for his acrobatic catches, and this catch is undoubtedly one of the best in IPL history. In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Alex Hales smashed a delivery from Moeen Ali towards the long-on boundary, but de Villiers sprinted, jumped, and took a one-handed catch while being airborne.
2. Dwayne Bravo – Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians (2018)
   Dwayne Bravo has always been a brilliant fielder, and this catch is a testament to his athleticism. Kieron Pollard hit a ball high towards long-off, and it looked like it would sail over the boundary. However, Bravo had other ideas as he leaped backwards and caught the ball with one hand, throwing it in the air before stepping over the rope and then jumping back into play to complete the catch.
3. Suresh Raina – Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2012)
   Suresh Raina is another fantastic fielder, and this catch is a prime example of his skills. Yusuf Pathan hit a ball towards long-on, but Raina ran from mid-on, dived forward, and took a stunning catch inches above the ground.
4. Trent Boult – Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2019)
   Trent Boult is primarily known for his left-arm swing bowling, but he is also an excellent fielder. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Andre Russell hit a ball high in the air, and it seemed like it would clear the boundary. However, Boult sprinted from long-off, dove forward, and caught the ball inches above the ground.
5. Kieron Pollard – Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (2019)
   Kieron Pollard is a tall and imposing figure on the field, and he showed his skills in this catch. Sanju Samson hit a ball high in the air towards long-on, but Pollard ran towards the ball, jumped, and caught the ball with one hand while still in the air. He then threw the ball back into play before landing beyond the boundary rope.
6. David Warner – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)
   David Warner is not just a fantastic batsman but also a great fielder. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir hit a ball towards deep mid-wicket, but Warner ran from long-on, dived forward, and took a brilliant catch.
7. Rahul Tewatia – Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab (2020)
   Rahul Tewatia is an all-rounder who made headlines in IPL 2020 for his incredible six-hitting ability. However, he also took a fantastic catch in a match against Kings XI Punjab. Chris Jordan hit a ball towards long-on, but Tewatia ran towards the ball, leaped forward, and took a one-handed catch.
8. Chris Lynn – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2014)
   Chris Lynn is a destructive batsman, but he is also a safe pair of hands in the field. In a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, AB de Villiers hit a ball high in the air towards deep mid-wicket, and it looked like the ball would clear the boundary. However, Lynn ran from deep square leg, dived forward, and took a stunning catch with both hands.
9. Ravindra Jadeja – Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2018)
   Ravindra Jadeja is an excellent all-rounder and a great fielder. In a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli hit a ball towards long-on, but Jadeja ran towards the ball, leaped forward, and took a one-handed catch while diving.
10. Manish Pandey – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians (2019)
    Manish Pandey is a reliable batsman and an excellent fielder. In a match against Mumbai Indians, Krunal Pandya hit a ball high in the air towards deep mid-wicket, but Pandey ran towards the ball, dived forward, and took a brilliant catch.

In conclusion, these catches are a testament to the athleticism, skill, and courage of the fielders in the IPL. The league has produced some of the best catches in cricket history, and these catches will be remembered for years to come. Cricket fans around the world eagerly wait for the IPL every year, not just to watch their favorite players bat and bowl, but also to witness some of the most incredible catches in cricket.