Tilak Varma sets new T20I fielding record with 26 catches in 2026
Tilak Varma broke the calendar-year T20I fielding record by claiming his 26th catch during the second India-New Zealand match.
In the second T20 International between India and New Zealand, Tilak Varma became the most prolific fielder in a calendar year, registering his 26th catch of 2026. He dismissed Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchell within the first three overs, surpassing Indonesia’s Danilson Hawoe, who held the record with 25 catches in 2025. India won the toss and elected to field, making two adjustments to its XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced the injured Ishan Kishan, and Prince Yadav came in for Mayank Yadav.
New Zealand also altered its side, bringing Jacob Duffy in for Adam Milne. The match featured a full complement of players from both nations, highlighting the competitive context of the record-breaking performance.
Why it matters
The new record highlights exceptional fielding talent and adds a historic milestone to international cricket statistics.
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