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Top 10 Greatest Catches In Cricket History In 2025

 
Ben Stokes

Cricket has always been the sport of extraordinary moments, and catching is one of the most exciting things. This has been their life through years of sporting history since some catches exist in brilliance that will outshine how good catching actually is. Here are the top 10 greatest catches in cricket history as of 2025.

1. Ben Stokes vs South Africa (2020)
 The one-handed catch Ben Stokes took in an ODI against South Africa is still fresh in the memory of cricket lovers. He sprinted to his left side and dived full length to pull off an incredible catch near the boundary, showing his athleticism and awareness.

Ben Stokes

2. AB de Villiers vs India (2018)
AB de Villiers is known for his superhuman fielding. His boundary-line effort in the IPL left the fans aghast. This boundary was gone so high that he left gravity behind. What he saved instead of a six was a sensational catch.

3. Ravindra Jadeja vs England (2021)
Ravindra Jadeja's attempt to dive in the backward point region during a Test match played against England, showed once again why he is regarded as one of the finest fielders. Lightning reflexes, as usual by Jadeja, made a sure boundary become a wicket.

4. Trent Boult vs West Indies (2019)
It was just in time for Trent Boult at the boundary rope during the World Cup. He balanced himself in completing the catch and tossed the ball back before crossing the boundary, thus proving his mettle.

5. Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia (2022)
Harmanpreet Kaur dived full stretch for a catch to take the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup. It proved to be an important catch that changed the whole game in favor of India.

6. Glenn Maxwell vs New Zealand (2023)
This was a very high-stakes match and then Glenn Maxwell made everyone's eyes pop out at short cover when he pulled out a one-handed blinder.
These subtle reflexes and athleticism leave fans and commentators alike mesmerized.

7. Nicholas Pooran vs Pakistan (2021)
One shot that is etched in modern minds and time is that of Nicholas Pooran, while playing T20 cricket, defying gravity when he jumped to dismiss Babar Azam at deep mid-wicket. The catch was testimony of fitness and will.

8. Steve Smith vs England (Ashes 2023)
For razor-sharp concentration and great technique, take Steve Smith diving to the slips in the Ashes 2023 series.

9. Faf du Plessis vs Sri Lanka (2018)
Faf du Plessis' airborne effort near the boundary to dismiss Kusal Perera is one of those moments etched in cricketing folklore. His ability to maintain balance and control was exceptional.

10. Jonty Rhodes vs Australia (1993)
No list of great catches is complete without Jonty Rhodes. His iconic flying effort at the point to dismiss a rampaging batsman set the benchmark for fielding excellence in cricket.