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Men's Test most catches (fielders)
Data through 14 October 2026Last updated 14 October 2026
The most catches (fielders) list for Men's Test cricket in the data is led by BJ Watling with 268. Catches as a fielder, including wicketkeepers and caught-and-bowled. The list covers matches in the Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s), so older records are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Men's Test record for most catches (fielders)?
BJ Watling: 268, in the Cricsheet data. Catches as a fielder, including wicketkeepers and caught-and-bowled.
Who is second on the Men's Test most catches (fielders) list?
Mark Boucher with 264.
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Coverage: matches in the Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s; matches involving the Afghanistan men's team are withheld). These are not all-time records.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.