With the Asia Cup 2023 right around the corner, there have been many performances over the years that have left the fans dazzled. However, apart from the batters and the bowlers, the role of the fielder is often neglected in the cricket match. Saving some important runs for their sides, the fielder plays a huge role in winning a game for their sides.
A good fielder is just as impactful for his side and contributes a whole lot to the success of the team. There have been fielders over the years who have taken numerous catches in the Asia Cup and continuing on the same, let us have a look at the players with the most catches in Asia Cup across formats.
Talking about the ODI format of the Asia Cup, the record for the most catches in the tournament is held by legendary former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene. Revered as one of the best batters of his time, Jayawardene was just as influential in the field, taking a whopping 15 catches in the ODI format of the Asia Cup over the years.
Jayawardene is closely followed by former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan who took 14 catches in the ODI Asia Cup. In third place, sits former Sri Lanka cricketer Aravinda de Silva who took 12 catches. The top three are followed by Muthiah Muralidaran with 10 catches, Roshan Mahanama and Suresh Raina with eight catches each.
Talking about the T20 format of the Asia Cup, Babar Hayat and Soumya Sarkar are tied in first place with six catches each to their names. They are closely followed by Iftikhar Ahmed and Pathum Nissanka who are tied in second place with five catches. Third place is occupied by Wanindu Hasaranga with four catches to his name.
| Player | Catches |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 15 |
| Younis Khan | 14 |
| Aravinda de Silva | 12 |
| Muthiah Muralitharan | 10 |
| Roshan Mahanama | 08 |
| Player | Catches |
| Babar Hayat | 06 |
| Soumya Sarkar | 06 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 05 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 05 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 04 |