Last Updated:April 02, 2026, 21:25 IST
Rinku Singh has completed 41 catches in 60 IPL matches played so far for Kolkata Knight Riders, whereas Russell took 40 catches in 133 matches for the franchise from 2013 to 2025.
Rinku Singh breaks record of taking most catches for KKR in IPL. (Picture Credit: AP)
Rinku Singh has entered his name in the history books on Thursday (April 2) by breaking the record of taking most catches for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. Rinku, who is the vice-captain of KKR in the ongoing 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League, has completed two matches so far in the ongoing IPL 2026 match between KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He first took a catch of Ishan Kishan off Blessing Muzarabani’s bowling and then caught Aniket Verma near the boundary line off Anukul Roy’s bowling. The catch of Aniket helped Rinku extend his tally of catches to 41 in 61 IPL matches for the Kolkata-based franchise.
The previous record of taking most catches for KKR in the IPL was in the name of Andre Russell. Russell played 133 IPL matches for KKR from 2013 to 2025 and completed 40 catches. Sunil Narine is third on the list of players with the most catches for KKR in IPL. In 191 matches for KKR in the cash-rich league, Narine has completed 36 catches so far.
Most catches for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL
PLAYERMATCHESCATCHESRinku Singh61*41*Andre Russell13340Sunil Narine191*36*Manoj Tiwary5430Suryakumar Yadav5425
Virat Kohli, who has represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL since the first season (2008), holds the record for taking the most catches in the IPL. Kohli has completed 118 catches in 268 IPL matches played so far. In the list of players with most catches in the IPL, Kohli is followed by Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina. Both Raina and Jadeja have 109 catches each to their name.
Most catches in IPL
PLAYERTEAM(S)MATCHESCATCHESVirat KohliRoyal Challengers Bengaluru268118Ravindra JadejaChennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Rajasthan Royals255109Suresh RainaChennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions205109Kieron PollardMumbai Indians189103Rohit SharmaDeccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians273102Shikhar DhawanDeccan Chargers, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad22299AB de VilliersDelhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru13190David WarnerDelhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad18486Faf du PlessisChennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru15485Manish PandeyDelhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad17483
Kohli is also at the top of players with the most catches for one team in the IPL and is followed by Kieron Pollard. Pollard played 189 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians from 2010 to 2022 and took 103 catches.
So far only five players have managed to take more than 100 catches as an outfielder in the world’s richest franchise cricket league.
First Published:
April 02, 2026, 20:52 IST
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