Fielding plays a pivotal role in T20 cricket, where every catch can shift the game. The top catches in ICC T20 World Cup in history, combining athleticism, timing, and game-changing impact. These catches not only showcased incredible skill but also turned the tide in crucial matches. From diving efforts to boundary-line brilliance, these memorable T20 World Cup catches remains unforgettable in the minds of cricket fans worldwide.
Here are the Top 5 Catches in ICC T20 World Cup History:
Dinesh Karthik vs South Africa (2007)
No list of catches in ICC T20 World Cup history is complete without mentioning Dinesh Karthik’s incredible catch in the very first edition of the tournament in 2007. Stationed at the gully, the agile wicketkeeper-batter leaped off the ground to grab a thick edge from South African star Graeme Smith’s bat. The catch was so impressive that even MS Dhoni, the captain at the time, gave his wicketkeeping gloves to Karthik afterward.
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4. Kyle Coetzer vs South Africa (2009)
The second catch on this list was taken by Scotland’s Kyle Coetzer, who pulled off a stunning grab to dismiss South Africa’s Mark Boucher in the 2009 T20 World Cup. Boucher tried to hit a six towards long-on, but Coetzer, positioned there, leaped and stretched out his right hand to stop the ball from crossing the boundary. Even as he fell backward, he managed to complete the spectacular catch.
3. AB de Villiers vs Pakisthan (2012)
Widely regarded as one of the best fielders of his time, South African star AB de Villiers showcased his incredible fielding skills with a remarkable catch in the 2012 T20 World Cup. During a match against Pakistan, de Villiers, initially positioned on his back foot, quickly moved forward to catch a shot from Imran Nazir, who was trying to pull against Dale Steyn. The ball slowed down after hitting the gloves and began to drop, but de Villiers displayed amazing reflexes and agility to grab the catch just in time.
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2. Ryan Burl vs India (2022)
One of the tournament’s highlights was Ryan Burl’s amazing diving catch to dismiss Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during a group-stage match. With the score at 98/3 after 13 overs, Pant was looking to score big. But when Sean Williams bowled the third ball of the 14th over, Pant tried a big slog-sweep towards long-on, seemingly heading for a safe spot. However, Ryan Burl raced to his left at full speed and made an incredible catch, covering a lot of ground to complete the play.
1. Trent Boult (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2021)
Trent Boult’s catch in the deep to dismiss Evin Lewis during the 2021 T20 World Cup was nothing short of extraordinary. Timing his jump perfectly, Boult took the catch right on the boundary, ensuring that he did not touch the rope. This catch was crucial in securing New Zealand’s win and is undoubtedly one of the best catches in ICC T20 history.
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