Most catches in ICC Champions Trophy

Last Modified Feb 19, 2025 18:56 IST
Most catches in ICC Champions Trophy
Mahela Jayawardene

The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious global cricket tournament held under the governance of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Renowned for its shorter duration than the ODI World Cup, the tournament features high-stakes encounters between the world's top eight ranked cricketing nations. The tournament debuted in 1998 in Bangladesh under the name "ICC KnockOut" and was rebranded as the "ICC Champions Trophy" in 2002. Initially held every two years, it transitioned to a four-year cycle from 2009 onward.

Following an eight-year absence, the ICC Champions Trophy will return in 2025, with Pakistan and the UAE serving as hosts. Pakistan will hold matches at three different venues, while the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host all fixtures scheduled in the UAE. The tournament will feature 15 matches in total, comprising 12 group-stage games, two semi-finals, and a final to determine the champion.

Who has taken the most catches in ICC Champions Trophy history?

As of February 2025, former Sri Lankan cricketing legend Mahela Jayawardene holds the record for the most catches in ICC Champions Trophy history. Jayawardene claimed 15 catches across 22 matches during his Champions Trophy career, spanning from 2000 to 2013. Alongside him, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, India’s Sourav Ganguly, and the West Indies’ DJ Bravo have also made their mark, each recording 12 catches in the tournament.

List of the top 10 players with the most catches in ICC Champions Trophy history

Here are the leading players who have taken the highest number of catches in ICC Champions Trophy history.

Player Tenure MatchesInnings Catches MaxCt/Inn
DPMD Jayawardene (SL)2000-201322221520.681
LRPL Taylor (NZ)2009-201711111231.09
SC Ganguly (IND)1998-200413131220.923
DJ Bravo (WI)2004-201315151230.8
JP Duminy (SA)2009-20171010930.9
DL Vettori (NZ)1998-20131717920.529
Shoaib Malik (PAK)2002-20172020920.45
SK Raina (IND)2006-20131111830.727
GC Smith (SA)2002-20091212820.666
R Dravid (IND)1998-20091913820.615

Most catches in an innings in the ICC Champions Trophy

As of February 2025, former New Zealand spinner Nathan McCullum holds the record for the most catches taken by a fielder in a single innings of the ICC Champions Trophy. He achieved this milestone by taking four catches during the 11th match of the 2013 tournament against England. Australian batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell shares this record, having also taken four catches during the second match of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand.

List of the top 10 players with the most catches in an innings For ICC Champions Trophy

The players with the most catches in a single innings of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Date PlayerCatchesInnings TeamOppositionGround
16 Jun 2013NL McCullum41New ZealandEnglandCardiff
02 Jun 2017GJ Maxwell41AustraliaNew ZealandBirmingham
30 Oct 1998MS Atapattu31Sri LankaSouth AfricaDhaka
01 Nov 1998JN Rhodes31South AfricaWest IndiesDhaka
14 Sep 2002ADR Campbell31ZimbabweIndiaColombo (RPS)
25 Sep 2002Yuvraj Singh32IndiaSouth AfricaColombo (RPS)
15 Sep 2004DJG Sammy32West IndiesBangladeshSouthampton
21 Sep 2004ME Trescothick31EnglandAustraliaBirmingham
25 Sep 2004BC Lara31West IndiesEnglandThe Oval
22 Sep 2009JP Duminy31South AfricaSri LankaCenturion

FAQs on Most catches in ICC Champions Trophy

A. Pakistan won the last edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017.

A. Yes, India will play all their matches in Dubai under the hybrid model in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

A. Disney+ Hotstar will provide free live streaming of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on mobile devices.

A. The opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature Pakistan taking on New Zealand.

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