Tilak Varma Sets New Fielding Record With 26 Catches In A Calendar Year (Source: AFP)
Tilak Varma has created a new record for the most catches by a fielder in a calendar year in T20Is. The Indian vice-captain completed 26 catches during the ongoing second T20I against New Zealand on October 24, 2026.
He went past the previous record of 25 catches set by Danilson Hawoe in 2025. The stylish batter also recently became the fastest Indian to take 50 catches in T20Is in just 68 matches.
Tilak Varma Completes Most Catches As A Fielder In A Calendar Year In T20Is
Tilak Varma now sits at the top of the list for the most catches taken by a fielder in men's T20Is in a calendar year. His 26 catches in 2026 have taken him past Indonesia's Danilson Hawoe, who recorded 25 catches in 2025.
Muhammad Waseem of the UAE is third on the list with 24 catches in 2024. Malaysia’s Sharvin Muniandy follows with 21 catches in 2025.
Most Catches As A Fielder In A Calendar Year In T20Is
- 26 - Tilak Varma (IND) in 2026
- 25 - Danilson Hawoe (Indonesia) in 2025
- 24 - Muhammad Waseem (UAE) in 2024
- 21 - Sharvin Muniandy (Malaysia) in 2025
- 20 - Brian Masaba (Uganda) in 2023
- 20 - Tanzid Hasan (BAN) in 2025
How Did Tilak Varma Complete The Most Catches As A Fielder In a Calendar Year In T20Is?
Tilak Varma reached the record mark during the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval. He took a fine catch off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bowling to dismiss Daryl Mitchell in the third over of New Zealand’s innings.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled outside the middle stump line, and Mitchell moved forward to play a flick towards mid-wicket. However, he was early into the shot and failed to read the change of pace and movement. The ball took a leading edge and went high towards extra cover.
Tilak Varma moved backwards and completed an excellent catch above his head, giving Bhuvneshwar his first wicket in an Indian jersey in 1,434 days.
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