IPL 2024: Ranking best catches in tournament

Catches win matches. “In the air, Sreesanth takes it. India win” - Remember Ravi Shastri screaming in the commentary box at the Wanderers in Johannesburg when Misbah-ul-Haq's scoop went straight into the hands of S Sreesanth at short fine-leg? Well, that ‘high-pressure’ catch made India the inaugural T20 World Cup champions, defeating Pakistan in the final.

"When life gives you an opportunity, grab it with both hands." This is exactly what fielders do. Fitness, strong presence of mind, timing, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are some of the skills that a great fielder should possess. We have witnessed many breathtaking catches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 that were crucial to the team's victory.  

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Here are the five best catches of IPL 2024:

5. Anuj Rawat (RCB vs PBKS) - 7/10

This catch was one of the finest efforts one will ever see from a wicketkeeper. A well-paced bouncer bowled by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Yash Dayal took a top edge off the bat of Punjab Kings' (PBKS) Sam Curran as he tried to hook the ball. The ball seemed to be going over Anuj Rawat, but the keeper-batter timed his jump perfectly to deny the boundary and give the team a breakthrough.  

Athletic Anuj!

A sharp catch behind the stumps from @RCBTweets wicketkeeper-batter as #PBKS reach 154/6 with 8 balls to go

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 25, 2024