Top Players with most catches in Test cricket

 The oldest format of cricket, Test cricket, is known for batting and bowling as well as excellent fielding. Catching is a crucial fielding skill that can change the course of any match. In this article, we will talk about the top 5 players with the most catches in Test cricket history.

1. Joe Root - 211 Catches*

Former England captain and brilliant batsman Joe Root holds the record for taking the most catches in Test cricket. As of 2025, he has taken 211 catches in 296 innings. His slip fielding and quick reflexes make him a legend. Root achieved this feat by surpassing Indian legend Rahul Dravid. His consistency and concentration in fielding make him an exceptional fielder.

2. Rahul Dravid - 210 Catches

Rahul Dravid, popularly known as Bharat, took 210 catches in 301 innings of 164 Test matches from 1996 to 2012. His calm and concentration in slip fielding was unmatched. His quick reflexes in the slips, especially against spinners, kept him at the top of this list for a long time. Dravid proved his reliability not only in batting but also in fielding.

3. Mahela Jayawardene - 205 Catches

Sri Lanka's legendary player is Mahela Jayawardene. Playing a total of 149 Test matches, Jayawardene has taken 205 catches, where he has taken a maximum of four catches in an innings. After making his debut in 1997, Jayawardene continued to play till 2014, where he scored 11,814 runs with the bat.

4. Jacques Kallis - 200 Catches

South African legend Jacques Kallis has taken a total of 200 catches in 166 Test matches, and the maximum he has taken in an innings is four. In his career spanning from 1995 to 2013, Kallis emerged as one of the best all-rounders in cricket history, scoring 13,289 runs with the bat and taking 292 wickets in the longest format of the game.

5. Steve Smith - 200 Catches

Australia's legendary batsman is Steve Smith. Smith, who made his debut in 2010 and is currently an important part of the Kangaroo team, has taken 200 catches in 118 matches, while the maximum catches he has taken in an innings is five. Apart from being a great batsman, Smith has also been a great fielder, where 10,424 runs have come from his bat.