While batsmen and bowlers play a crucial role in the team’s victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL), fielding also plays a huge part in the outcome of a match. A dropped catch often turns the scenario of a match and twists the game in the opposition’s favour. While many batsmen and bowlers have rocked the field in IPL 2026, poor catching efficiency has hurt several teams.
Dropped catches often hamper the confidence of the bowlers, while batsmen get a second chance to make a comeback. IPL 2026 has witnessed many dropped catches, and experts and commentators have repeatedly pointed out the declining fielding standards in the tournament. Several teams have flopped with their fielding this season, with one team dropping more than 20 catches. In this listicle, let’s take a look at five teams with the most dropped catches in IPL 2026.
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 26 catches dropped
Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the unwanted record for dropping the most catches (26) in IPL 2026. With star batsmen like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen in their ranks, they have been one of the most formidable batting units. Pat Cummins and Ishan Kishan have delivered decent performances with the ball. However, SRH has been a complete flop in terms of fielding.
2. Punjab Kings- 20 catches dropped
Punjab Kings established their dominance at the start of IPL 2026 by winning seven consecutive matches. However, they have failed to secure victories in recent matches. A significant reason for the decline in their performance in the league has been their poor fielding. Shreyas Iyer and his team have dropped 20 catches so far.
3. Chennai Super Kings- 20 catches dropped
Chennai Super Kings' journey in IPL 2026 has been quite a roller-coaster ride. Their performance was disappointing at the start of the tournament, but they have looked quite strong in recent matches. In some games, they struggled with both bat and ball. Fielding has also been a major concern for Ruturaj Gaikwad and his team, as they have dropped 20 catches so far.
4. Delhi Capitals- 19 catches dropped
Delhi Capitals' performance this season has been extremely poor. With the exception of KL Rahul and David Miller, the rest of the batsmen have appeared to be struggling with their form. No bowler has delivered any standout performance in this tournament either. Axar Patel and his team have dropped 19 catches in IPL 2026.
5. Gujarat Titans- 19 catches dropped
Gujarat Titans have looked a class apart in IPL 2026 and are one of the strongest contenders to lift the title. They have multiple international stars who have impressed with their performances. However, they have also struggled with their fielding and dropped 19 catches in the tournament so far.
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