IND vs WI: Virat Kohli Enters Elite List After 1st ODI Against West Indies

Indian batter Virat Kohli achieved a massive feat as he entered the Top-5 of the list of most catches in the history of the ODIs. He achieved the feat during the recently concluded first game against West Indies at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Virat Kohli equalled Ross Taylor’s tally of 142 catches in the ODIs after he took a one-handed stunner to remove Romario Shepherd on Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery. Despite not getting an opportunity to bat he managed to steal the limelight with his fielding effort.

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Romario Shepherd tried to come forward and drive to a full outside-off delivery. The ball caught the outside edge of his bat and seemed to be dying on its way to second slip. But Virat Kohli produced a stupendous effort at the slips. He plucked a one-handed stunner to his right and caught even his teammates by surprise.

With his catch, Virat Kohli joined the elite list comprising Mahela Jayawardene, Ricky Ponting, Mohammad Azharuddin and Ross Taylor. With two ODIs still left in the ongoing series against West Indies, he has a great chance to surpass New Zealand great–Ross Taylor.

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IND vs WI: Most catches in the history of ODIs; Virat Kohli enters list

Mahela Jayawardene tops the list of most catches in the history of ODIs with 218 scalps to his name. He’s followed by Ricky Ponting, who has taken 160 catches, and Mohammad Azharuddin, who has 156 catches. Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli sit 4 and 5 on the list with 142 catches.

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