Virat Kohli became the most successful Indian fielder in terms of catches in One-Day International cricket during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
Kohli claimed his 157th catch in the format to go past Mohammad Azharuddin’s record of 156 catches.
Ahead of the game, he needed one more catch to complete this feat. He reached it when Naseem Shah charged Kuldeep Yadav down the track and ended up chipping the ball in the air. Kohli had to run in front and dive to grab it. He eventually took one more catch in the innings.
Overall in ODIs, Kohli has taken third most catches in the format behind Mahela Jayawardene (218) and Ricky Ponting (160).
Most catches as fielder for India in ODIs
158 – Virat Kohli (299 matches)
156 – Mohammad Azharuddin (334 matches)
140 – Sachin Tendulkar (463 matches)
124 – Rahul Dravid (344 matches)
102 – Suresh Raina (226 matches)
Most catches as fielder in ODIs
218 – Mahela Jayawardene (448 matches)
160 – Ricky Ponting (375 matches)
158 – Virat Kohli (299 matches)
156 – Mohd Azharuddin (334 matches)
142 – Ross Taylor (236 matches)
