Test cricket is the classical form of cricket. It is also the most popular format of cricket with a huge fan following. In this article, let’s discuss the fielding records in test cricket.
Here is the list of top 5 wicket-keepers with the most number of catches and top 5 non-wicket keeper players with the most number of catches in test cricket.
Top 5 wicket-keepers with most catches in Test Cricket:
1. MV Boucher:
Mark Boucher is considered as the greatest wicket-keeper of all time. This former South African captain is very well-acknowledged for the amazing batting spells as well as wicket keeping moments. In test cricket, Boucher has made an appearance in 147 test matches and has made 555 dismissals. Among this 532 were caught.
2. AC Gilchrist:
Adam Gilchrist is the best wicketkeeper played for Australia in international cricket. He has played in a total of 96 test matches and has made 416 dismissals. Out of this 366 were caught.
3. IA Haley:
Playing for Australia in international test cricket, IA Haley has appeared in 119 test matches and has made 395 dismissals. Among this, he has taken a total of 366 catches.
4. RW Marsh:
Former Australian player RW Marsh has played 96 test matches in his career. He had amazing skills as a wicketkeeper and has made a total of 355 dismissals which include 343 catches.
5. PJL Dujon:
PJL Dujon played for West Indies in international cricket. He has appeared in a total of 81 test matches and has made 270 dismissals which include 265 catches.
Top 5 Non-Wicket keepers with most catches in Test Cricket:
6. Rahul Dravid:
Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid is the non-wicketkeeper player to take the most number of catches in test cricket. In his long cricket career, he has played in 164 test matches for the national side and has taken a total of 210 catches.
7. DPMD Jayawardene:
Jayawardene I co-soldier as one of the best cricketers in history. He has appeared in 138 test matches for the national side and from that, he has taken a total of 205 catches.
8. Jack Kallis:
Former South African all-rounder Jack Kallis is very well known for his amazing batting and bowling skills. He is often considered as the best all-round in history. For South Africa, Kallis has played 166 test matches and has taken 200 catches.
9. Ricky Ponting:
Former Australian captain and cricket legend, Ricky Ponting’s name can be seen in all cricket record books. His name can be seen in the list of best fielders in cricket history at any time. In tests, he has appeared for 168 matches and has taken 196 catches, which shows his amazing fielding skills.
10. ME Waugh:
ME Waugh has played a total of 128 test matches in his career and has taken 181 catches from that, which makes him the top fifth none wicketkeeper player to have the most number of catches in test cricket.
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