Who is the best fielder in the Indian Premier League?
It's a common saying in cricket that 'catches win matches'. Indian skipper Virat Kohli gives an utmost importance to fitness and he has considerably improved the Indian fielding standards. With the IPL just less than a fortnight away, will the IPL franchises go with the Virat Kohli formula? If yes, let's take a look at the best fielders in the cash-rich league.
Best fielder of the BBL: Glenn Maxwell
Big-hitting Glenn Maxwell is not only a dangerous batsman but one of the most agile fielders on the pitch. He moves well on the field and is good with both his hands. It means he, more often than not, hits the stumps. And near the boundary, his safe-hands and powerful leaps make him the perfect fielder.
West Indies all-rounder: Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard is the complete package for any franchise. He can hit big, he can contribute with the ball and he is live-wire on the field. The towering 30-year-old has pulled off some amazing one-handed blinders on the boundary ropes. He also has a strong arm and can put in an amazing dive to save a run. He has 70 catches in IPL.
Master of long throws: Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is undoubtedly India's best outfielder. He has one of the strongest throwing left-arms in the game. Moreover, Jadeja has mastered the art of low-throw which reaches the keeper like a bullet. Twos are threes are difficult when the ball is heading in his direction. He has a safe pair of hands too and has managed 43 catches till now
The extraordinary AB de Villiers
Superman of cricket AB de Villiers can turn a game upside-down not only when he is batting but with his fielding as well. One of the safest pair of hands in cricket, AB is the finest athlete on the field. He is extraordinary in claiming a catch inside the circle and on the boundary ropes as well. He has 72 IPL catches.
CSK's dynamo: Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina has been India's best fielder in recent years. He is carrying forward the legacy of Yuvraj and Kaif. Raina doesn't mind putting his body on the line to save even a single run. His energy and dynamic efforts make him the best fielder. No prizes for guessing that he has the most number of catches in IPL (86).
