Tilak Varma breaks world record during India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I
Indian cricketer Tilak Varma set a new world record for the most catches by a fielder in T20 Internationals within a single calendar year. He achieved this milestone during the second T20I match against New Zealand.
Why it matters
This record highlights the evolving standards of fielding excellence in modern international cricket.
NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma created history on Saturday by becoming the fielder with the most catches in T20 Internationals in a calendar year.The Indian cricketer took two catches in the opening three overs of New Zealand's innings in the second T20I, dismissing Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchell. With these catches, Tilak moved past Indonesia's Danilson Hawoe, who held the previous record with 25 catches in 2025.Tilak has now taken 26 catches as a fielder in T20Is in 2026, setting a new world record.Most catches as a fielder in T20Is in a calendar yearCatchesPlayerTeamYear26Tilak VarmaIndia202625Danilson HawoeIndonesia202524Muhammad WaseemUAE202421Sharvin MuniandyMalaysia202520Brian MasabaUganda202320Tanzid HasanBangladesh2025India make two changes for 2nd T20IIndia won the toss and elected to bowl against…
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