Best Fielders/Catchers of ODI World Cup-World Cup and Nation Wise
by MairaS on January 4, 2011
in best catchers/fielders, World cup history and records
Best Fielders/Catchers of ODI World Cup-World Cup Wise
Every World Cup brings lots of fun and drama for the cricket lovers. It also brings an opportunity for the players to make new records in their cricketing careers. Fielding on a cricket ground requires lots of hard work and concentration. We have seen many successful fielders and catchers in every World Cup. Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful and extraordinary fielders in cricket; he had 11 catches in the 2002/03 World Cup. Here is the list of the best fielders and catchers of World Cup tournaments.
| Fielder | Catches | World Cup |
| Ricky Ponting | 11 | 2002/03 |
| Anil Kumble | 8 | 1995/96 |
| Paul Collingwood | 8 | 2006/07 |
| Daryll Cullinan | 8 | 1999 |
| Brett Lee | 8 | 2002/03 |
| Graeme Smith | 8 | 2006/07 |
| Dinesh Mongia | 8 | 2002/03 |
| Virender Sehwag | 8 | 2002/03 |
| Kapil Dev | 7 | 1983 |
| Eoin Morgan | 7 | 2006/07 |
Best Fielders/Catchers of ODI World Cup-By nation
Winning any cricket match is largely dependent upon its fielders. They need to be very quick and agile. In cricket there is no second chance in the ground. There are many outstanding and superb fielders in the history of World Cup tournaments. Catches made by fielders in the match are sometime very memorable. Spectators hold their breath when the ball is in the air and they jump with a joy when the ball is taken by a superb catch. This post presents the best fielders and catchers of World Cup history.
| Fielder | Catches | Country |
| Ricky Ponting | 25 | Australia |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 18 | Sri Lanka |
| Chris Cairns | 16 | New Zealand |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | 16 | Pakistan |
| Brian Lara | 16 | West Indies |
| Anil Kumble | 14 | India |
| Steve Waugh | 14 | Australia |
| Aravinda de Silva | 14 | Sri Lanka |
| Carl Hooper | 13 | West Indies |
| Paul Collingwood | 12 | England |

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