Mohammad Rizwan, newly named Pakistan’s ODI skipper, equalled the world record for most catches in a men’s ODI during his side’s game with Australia today (November 8).
The second ODI played at Adelaide saw the hosts get bowled out for 163, with Haris Rauf picking up 5-29. No batter from Australia could cross 35 runs, with Steve Smith being the only player to make more than 20.
Rizwan also played a part in the dismissals, grabbing onto six catches behind the stumps, a world record. Seven of the ten wickets that fell were caught by fielders, with Babar Azam being the other player to take a catch in the innings, sending back Matthew Short in the seventh over.
Three batters had ‘c Rizwan b Rauf’ beside them on the scorecard - Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne and Aaron Hardie. Rizwan also accounted for the catches of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith.
He equalled the world record, joining an illustrious list of wicketkeepers with the most catches in an innings (six). He became the ninth wicketkeeper to the feat, and it was the 12th instance of a gloveman picking up six catches in a men’s ODI.
Rizwan also created the world record for the most catches in a men's ODI against Australia, becoming the first player to take six in a game. Previously, four players had taken five catches in a men's ODI against Australia - Guy de Alwis (Sri Lanka), Mark Boucher (South Africa), Geraint Jones (England, twice), Jos Buttler (England).
Among Pakistanis, he became just the second after Sarfaraz Ahmed to take six catches in a men's ODI. This was also the first instance of a player taking six catches in an ODI at the Adelaide Oval.
Full list of most catches in a men's ODI
Catches | Wicketkeeper | Match |
6 | Mohammad Rizwan | PAK vs AUS, 2024 |
6 | Quinton de Kock | SA vs AFG, 2023 |
6 | Sarfaraz Ahmed | PAK vs SA, 2015 |
6 | Matt Cross | SCO vs CAN, 2014 |
6 | Jos Buttler | ENG vs SA, 2013 |
6 | Matt Prior | ENG vs SA, 2008 |
6 | Adam Gilchrist | AUS vs IND, 2007 |
6 | Mark Boucher | SA vs PAK, 2007 |
6 | Adam Gilchrist | AUS vs SL, 2004 |
6 | Adam Gilchrist | AUS vs NAM, 2003 |
6 | Alec Stewart | ENG vs ZIM, 2000 |
6 | Adam Gilchrist | AUS vs SA, 2000 |
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