Virat Kohli became the second most successful fielder (in terms of catches taken) in One-Day International cricket during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday.
Kohli surpassed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting’s tally of 160 catches with his 161st catch in the format. He caught Nathan Ellis at long-on off Mohammed Shami to reach the milestone. Earlier in the match, Kohli had taken a catch at short-cover to send Josh Inglis back and go level with Ponting’s tally.
Earlier in the tournament, against Pakistan, Kohli had gone past former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin to register the most number catches by an Indian fielder in one-day cricket.
MOST CATCHES IN ODIS (BY NON-WICKETKEEPERS)
Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 218 catches in 448 matches
Virat Kohli (India) – 161* catches in 301 matches
Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 160 catches in 375 matches
Mohammad Azharuddin (India) – 156 catches in 334 matches
Ross Taylor (New Zealand) – 142 catches in <a href="https://sports-info.online/2025/02/23/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-kohli-goes-past-azharuddins-record-for-most-catches-by-an-indian-fielder-in-odis/” title=”Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli goes past Azharuddin’s record for most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs”>236 matches
