5 players with most T20I catches in 2023

"Catches win matches" - a popular saying in cricket that highlights the importance of fielding in determining the outcome of a match, or even a tournament. Over the years, we have witnessed such enthralling fielding moments in international and league matches. India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup final catch of Viv Richards is a perfect example of this. Travis Head's spectacular catch of Rohit Sharma in the 2023 ODI World Cup final was the turning point in Australia's victory. 

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Notably, former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene holds the record for most catches in international cricket. Sometimes we have seen players take outstanding catches and sometimes players drop sitters, mostly in pressure matches. The year 2023 also witnessed many superb catches from players all over the world. As we set to welcome the new year, in this article, we take a look at the five players with the most catches in 2023.

5. SO Ngoche (Kenya) - 15 catches 

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Kenyan cricketer Shem Obado Ngoche is fifth on the list with 15 catches in 2023. The left-arm orthodox bowler has played 24 T20I matches during the year. Overall, he has represented Kenya in 79 T20 matches and has taken 93 wickets at an average of 17.14. Ngoche's catches per innings is 0.516.

4. Roger Mukasa (Uganda) - 16 catches

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Ugandan cricketer Roger Mukasa has took 16 catches in 31 matches in 2023. The 34-year-old has represented Uganda in a total of 50 matches, scoring 961 runs at an average of 22.35 and a strike rate of 122.73. Mukasa's catches per innings is 0.516.

3. Kenneth Waiswa (Uganda) - 18 catches

Kennet Waiswa has taken 18 catches for the Uganda national team. The batting all-rounder's feat comes from 30 matches. His catches per innings is 0.516. The 25-year-old has played 60 T20I matches so far and has amassed 636 runs and took 41 wickets.

2. Sharvin Muniandy (Malaysia) - 18 catches 

Malaysian cricketer Sharvin Muniandy has the best catch per innings - 1.2. The right-handed batter took 18 catches in just 15 matches for the Malaysian national cricket team in 2023. The 28-year-old has so far played 64 T20 matches and scored 574 runs. 

1. Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 20 catches 

Brian Masaba, the current captain of the Uganda cricket team, is the third Ugandan cricketer to feature in the list. The bowling all-rounder tops the chart with 20 catches in 27 T20I matches. His catches per innings is 0.74. Masaba has represented Uganda in a total of 55 matches in the shorter format, scoring 424 runs and taking 18 wickets.