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Most Catches in a Calendar Year in T20Is: T20 cricket is known for its aggressive shots and blistering bowling, but there is a well-known adage: "Catches win matches." A spectacular catch on the field can completely turn the tide of a match. The standard of fielding in T20 International (T20I) cricket continues to reach new heights.
Recently, India's young star Tilak Varma set a world record in fielding a feat that will not be easy for any other player to surpass. Let’s take a look at the players who have taken the most catches as a fielder in a single calendar year in T20Is, and explore this historic record.
Tilak Varma World Record: First Player to Take 26 Catches in T20Is
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Indian all-rounder Tilak Varma has become the first player in the world to take 26 catches as a fielder in a single calendar year. Through his agility and exceptional catching skills, he has etched his name in the history of T20I cricket in golden letters.
Record Broken During the Second T20I Against New Zealand
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Tilak Varma set this world record by taking two brilliant catches during the second T20 match against New Zealand:
- First Catch (Tim Seifert): In the second over of the match, off the third delivery from Arshdeep Singh, New Zealand opener Tim Seifert attempted a big shot, but the ball went high up into the air. Tilak took this catch, displaying excellent judgment, and sent Seifert back to the pavilion for 7 runs.
- Second catch (Daryl Mitchell): In the very next over, off the final delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Daryl Mitchell played a shot towards the covers. Tilak Varma, standing alert, made no mistake and dismissed Mitchell for an individual score of 6, securing his second catch of the match.
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Top Fielders with Most Catches in T20Is in a Calendar Year
Here is the list of players who have taken the most catches in T20 International cricket within a single calendar year:
| Player Name | Country | Year | Total Catches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | India (IND) | 2026 | 26* |
| Danilson Hawo | Indonesia | 2025 | 25 |
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE | 2024 | 24 |
| Sharvin Muniandy | Malaysia | 2025 | 21 |
| Brian Masaba | Uganda | 2023 | 20 |
| Tanzid Hasan | Bangladesh (BAN) | 2025 | 20 |
Who Held the Record Before Tilak Varma?
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Before Tilak Varma, this world record was held by Indonesia's Danilson Hawo, who took 25 catches in the year 2025. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Muhammad Waseem had set a record by taking 24 catches in 2024.
Now, Tilak Varma has surpassed both these players with 26 catches, securing the top spot on the list.
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