T20 World Cup 2024: Rating top teams based on their fielding unit

2. New Zealand

New Zealand have always been blessed with quality fielders in their squads and they have some strong arms this time too. Glenn Phillips is a top-class fielder who could turn a game on its head with a spectacular piece of effort in the field. Kane Williamson, positioning himself inside the 30-yard circle, never fails to grab a chance. It's not common to see a fast bowler's name in the list of best fielders, but Trent Boult defies stereotypes.

Fielding in deep positions in limited overs cricket, Boult has the ability to sprint across the field and deny the ball from touching the ropes. He is also a brilliant catcher and sometimes stuns everyone with his reflexes during his own bowling. Spin all-rounders Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell also have strong hands.

1. India

India have the presence of top-class fielders in their ranks, which makes them top in this list. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is one of the finest fielders of the modern era. Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the other two names that first come to mind in this category. While Kohli patrols all parts of the field, including the slips, Rohit usually fields inside the 30-yard circle and Jadeja in the outfield. Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel also never lose their grip on the field.