Most catches in the ashes: Apart from bat and ball, one more thing always remains in the headlines in the Ashes series, that is fielding. Especially catching, which has the power to change the course of the match. In this prestigious Test series which is more than 140 years old, many legendary players have left a memorable impression with their excellent fielding. According to the latest data, Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith has become the player who has taken the most catches in Ashes history.

Steve Smith’s dominance

Playing in the Ashes between 2010 and 2025, Smith has taken a total of 61 catches in 71 innings of 38 matches. His average of 0.859 catches per innings is considered excellent. His lightning-quick reflexes and steady hands in the slips make him one of the best fielders in the world. Smith is often seen taking catches with equal success on both spin and pace bowling, which proves his efficiency.

Ian Botham – England

England’s famous all-rounder Ian Botham is at second place in the list. Who took 54 catches in 32 Ashes matches played between 1977 and 1989. His average of 0.87 catches per innings is even better than Smith. Botham was known for his strong grip and quick reactions in the slip cordon. Even today, English fans remember Botham not only for his batting and bowling, but also for his fielding.

Ellen Border – Australia

Former Australian captain Allan Border has secured third position in the list by taking 51 catches in 42 matches. Border’s biggest strength was to make even difficult catches easy by remaining calm in every situation. His fielding standards have set the benchmark for upcoming Australian teams.

Greg Chappell and Mark Taylor also included in top-5

Former Australian great Greg Chappell has secured fourth position with 48 catches, while former captain Mark Taylor is in the top-5 with 46 catches. Both the players showed amazing accuracy in the slips and have brought success to their team time and again.

Most Catches In The Ashes: In the rivalry of the Ashes series, along with batting, bowling, agile fielding also attracts the spectators a lot. In the world’s oldest Test series, fielding has always played a role in changing the course of the match. Now the list of players who have taken the most catches in Ashes history has come out, in which Australian legend Steve Smith is at the top. Let’s see which players are in this list.

Steve Smith – Australia

Smith has taken 61 spectacular catches in 38 Ashes matches played between 2010 and 2025. His catching average in a total of 71 innings is 0.859, which shows that he is not only capable of scoring runs but is also the most reliable player in the slip cordon. Often Smith’s catches turn into big wickets, and this is why the opposition is afraid of the ball going into his field.

Ian Botham- England

England’s legendary all-rounder Ian Botham is at number two. Botham took 54 catches in 32 matches played between 1977 and 1989. His catching average was 0.87, which is even better than Smith. This fielding ability of Botham shows that he was a game changer not only with ball and bat but also in fielding.

Alan Border- Australia

At third position is Allan Border, who took 51 catches in 42 matches. His catching average was 0.645. The borders remained as calm as they were alert. His standing in the slips was always a threat to the opposition batsmen.

Greg Chappell – Australia

Greg Chappell was not only a brilliant batsman, but he also left his mark in Ashes history in fielding. In the Ashes matches played from 1970 to 1983, Chappell took a total of 48 catches in 58 innings of 30 matches. His catches per innings average was 0.827, which shows that he was a big challenge for the opposition batsmen in the slip cordon.

Mark Taylor – Australia

Mark Taylor impressed everyone with his excellent fielding in the Ashes from 1989 to 1999. During this period, he took 46 catches in 65 innings in 33 matches. His catch average per innings was 0.707, which shows his consistent performance ability. His grip on the slip position and ability to read the direction of the ball was excellent.

Test cricket itself is the most difficult and longest running format. In this difficult format, there have been some cricketers who have achieved such a historic feat which is considered almost impossible to do. Scoring 100 plus runs and taking 10 or more wickets in a single test match. This is such an all-round feat that only four players have achieved till date in the history of cricket. Let us know about these four great players, who showed this ‘double masterclass’ in Test cricket.

Alan Davidson – 1960, Brisbane

Australia’s Alan Davidson was the first player to join this unique club. Against West Indies he first scored 44 and then 80 runs. After this, in bowling he took a total of 11 wickets by taking 5/135 and 6/87. This is the same match which is also remembered as the world’s first tied test.

Ian Botham – 1980, Mumbai (Wankhede)

England’s great Ian Botham had done this miracle against India. He had scored 114 runs in the very first attempt. After this, he took a total of 13 wickets in bowling with figures of 6/58 and 7/48. This performance of Botham is still counted among the greatest all-round show in Test history.

Imran Khan – 1983, Faisalabad

Former Pakistan captain and great all-rounder Imran Khan played a brilliant innings against India. He scored 117 runs and took a total of 11 wickets in bowling, taking 6/98 and 5/82. This performance of Imran is one of the most memorable achievements of his career. Which established him as the best all-rounder in world cricket.

Shakib Al Hasan – 2014, Khulna

Bangladesh superstar Shakib Al Hasan is the only player in modern cricket to join this club. He scored a total of 143 runs including 137 and 6 runs. After that, he took a total of 10 wickets in bowling by giving 5 wickets for 80 runs and 5 wickets by giving 44 runs. This performance of Shakib is considered to be the biggest all-round show in the history of Bangladesh cricket.

IND Vs AUS 3rd ODI Match: Today, on Saturday, 25 October, the last match of the 3-match series between India and Australia was played on the Sydney grounds. Australia gave Team India a target of 237 runs to win, which India easily achieved thanks to Rohit Sharma’s century and Virat Kohli’s half-century. In this match, Indian team’s veteran batsman Virat Kohli has created another new history in the ODI match. With his brilliant fielding, Kohli has broken a very special record of England’s great all-rounder Ian Botham. With this record, Kohli has become the foreign fielder who has taken the most catches on Australian soil.

Virat Kohli took two catches

Virat Kohli, one of the best fielders of the Indian team, took 2 catches in this match. Australian batsman Matthew Short played a powerful sweep shot on the ball of Washington Sundar. Virat Kohli, who was fielding at square leg, took an excellent catch by jumping in the air. With this, Kohli broke Ian Botham’s record and became the foreign player with the most catches on Australian soil. After this, in the match, Kohli also caught the catch of Cooper Connolly on the ball of Harshit Rana.

Ian Botham’s record broken

Virat Kohli has become the foreign fielder who has taken the most catches in international cricket on Australian soil. This historic moment came during Australia’s innings, when he broke the record of Ian Botham of England. Kohli now has 38 catches in his name on Australian soil. Whereas Botham had taken a total of 37 catches in Australia and at third place in this list is the name of Carl Hooper of West Indies, who took a total of 33 catches in Australia.

Virat’s amazing fitness

This record also reflects the tremendous fitness of Virat Kohli. Even at the age of 36, he shows agility on the field like young players. Virat’s dedication and passion for the game helps him in creating such unique records. This new history is an inspiration for young players that just scoring runs is not enough, but it is important to perform well in every department of cricket.

Test Cricket To this The most difficult game Format It is believed. This Format I have a real test of the player, because for five days continuous patience, Fitness And good Performance Easy to show No Would. The batsman has to play a long innings and the bowler is working hard Wicket Have to achieve. But think, if a player scored a century in a single match and 10 Wicket If you take a shock, then how historical that achievement will be. This is the act which till now only three veterans All -rounders Has done

A century in a single match and 10 Wicket Taking bowler

• Ian Botham

Test The first to do this feat in the history of cricket All -rounder England Legend of Ian Botham Were. Botham Same against India in 1980 Test Match century and 10 Wicket Had made history with it. Botham 6 in India’s first innings Wicket Jerk after this England In the first innings Botham Created history by playing an innings of 114 runs. There itself Botham 7 in India’s second innings Wicket Taking up his name in the pages of history.

• Imran Mine

Pakistan’s legend All -rounder Imran Khan has also done this feat against India. Imran Has 6 in the first innings against India in 1983 and 5 in the second innings Wicket Was clicked Also in the match Imran Had scored a brilliant century. Imran Had created history by playing an innings of 117 runs.

• Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh veteran All -rounder Shakib Al Hasan This List Is the third and last player in. Shakib This feat in the year 2014 Zimbabwe Was done against Shakib Done Zimbabwe 5-5 in both innings against Wicket Acquired Other than this Shakib Has entered his name in the pages of history by scoring a tremendous century. Shakib Scored a total of 137 runs.

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