the safe hands leaderboard? 🧤 Let’s talk catches—not by wicketkeepers, but by outfielders. Because those flying grabs, boundary juggles, and diving stunners often change the game in one moment! 💥
🥇 Most Catches in IPL History (Fielder - Non-Wicketkeeper)
Suresh Raina – 109 Catches 🧲
🟡 Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions
📅 Years Active: 2008–2021
🎯 Position: Usually at cover, point, or deep midwicket
🔥 Known for: Lightning reflexes, sharp angles, and zero fear
💬 “If it was in the air and near Raina—you were out.”
🥈 Top 5 Fielders with Most IPL Catches
| Rank |
Player |
Catches |
Matches |
Notable For |
| 1️⃣ |
Suresh Raina |
109 |
205+ |
CSK legend, electric fielder |
| 2️⃣ |
Kieron Pollard |
103 |
190+ |
Boundary beast, one-handed grabs |
| 3️⃣ |
Virat Kohli |
100+ |
240+ |
Athletic + consistent |
| 4️⃣ |
Ravindra Jadeja |
95+ |
225+ |
Rocket arm + diving magic |
| 5️⃣ |
AB de Villiers |
90+ |
170+ |
Aerial acrobatics master |
⚠️ Notes:
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These are outfield catches only, no wicketkeepers counted (so no Dhoni/Pant/Bairstow here)
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Raina retired, so his mark could be overtaken by Virat or Jadeja in the near future
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Pollard’s boundary skills were pure highlight-reel stuff 🧨
🧠 TL;DR
👑 Suresh Raina holds the record for most IPL catches (109) by a fielder
🧤 Kohli and Jadeja are closing in, but Raina’s legacy is built on impeccable fielding instincts
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