Kohli Overtakes Dravid to Become India’s Top Catcher in Cricket
Published on: Mar 3, 2025 10:23 am IST|Updated on: Mar 3, 2025 10:24 am IST
Virat Kohli’s fielding skills continue to grab attention, as the star batter is just as sharp on the field as he is with the bat. During this year’s Champions trophy he managed to break a whole lot of records already and now added another major one. Kohli now holds the record for the most catches by an Indian in international cricket.
Whether it’s piling up runs or making crucial fielding contributions, Kohli always delivers. The 36-year-old has now surpassed Rahul Dravid’s long-standing record for the most catches by an Indian across all formats. He achieved this milestone during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. By catching Matt Henry, Kohli took his tally to 334 international catches, overtaking Dravid’s 333.
Recently, Kohli also went past Mohammad Azharuddin’s tally in ODIs. Now, across all formats, he sits at the top of the list for India. Azharuddin is third with 261 catches, followed by Sachin Tendulkar (256) and Rohit Sharma (229).
India secured a comfortable 44-run win against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy match. The team will now face Australia in the first semifinal on March 4 in Dubai.
Most Catches for India in International Cricket
| Rank | Player | Catches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 334 |
| 2 | Rahul Dravid | 333 |
| 3 | Mohammad Azharuddin | 261 |
| 4 | Sachin Tendulkar | 256 |
| 5 | Rohit Sharma | 229 |
Most Catches in ODI Cricket
| Player | Span | Matches | Innings | Catches | Max Catches in an Innings | Catches per Innings |
| DPMD Jayawardene (Asia/SL) | 1998-2015 | 448 | 443 | 218 | 4 | 0.492 |
| RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) | 1995-2012 | 375 | 372 | 160 | 3 | 0.43 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 2008-2025 | 300 | 297 | 159 | 3 | 0.535 |
| M Azharuddin (IND) | 1985-2000 | 334 | 332 | 156 | 4 | 0.469 |
| LRPL Taylor (NZ) | 2006-2022 | 236 | 232 | 142 | 4 | 0.612 |
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