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Top 5 Fielders with Most Catches in Test Cricket History
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News18•11-10-2026, 16:35
Top 5 Fielders with Most Catches in Test Cricket History
- •Australia's Steve Smith leads the chart with 221 catches in 240 innings across 126 matches.
- •England's star batsman Joe Root holds the second position closely with 220 catches in 323 innings.
- •India's legendary Rahul Dravid took 210 catches in 301 innings, proving to be a reliable wall in the slips.
- •Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene grabbed 205 catches in 270 innings during his illustrious career.
- •South Africa's all-rounder Jacques Kallis secured 200 catches in 315 innings, showcasing his complete greatness.
Key Questions Answered
Australia's modern-era batting legend Steve Smith holds the top position in Test cricket for taking the most catches, with a total of 221 catches in 240 innings across 126 matches between 2010 and 2026.
Steve Smith maintains an exceptional catches-per-innings average of 0.92, which is the best among all players featured in the all-time catches list.
England's star batsman Joe Root has taken 220 catches in 323 innings across 169 Test matches played between 2012 and 2026, placing him closely behind Steve Smith in the second position.
