Nicholas Pooran has emerged as a cornerstone for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by leading the list of players with the most catches. The West Indies wicketkeeper-batter was recently retained for ₹21 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. As of now, he holds an impressive total of 21 catches in just 44 matches for LSG.
Nicholas Pooran’s Catching Record
In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Pooran achieved this milestone by taking the catch of Ruturaj Gaikwad on the fifth ball of the fourth over during the match against Chennai Super Kings. His position at the top is impressive, considering he has surpassed notable players like Deepak Hooda and Ravi Bishnoi.
Top Players with Most Catches for LSG
| Player | Time Span | Matches | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | 2023-2026 | 44 | 21 |
| Deepak Hooda | 2022-2024 | 38 | 20 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2022-2025 | 54 | 20 |
| Ayush Badoni | 2022-2026 | 64 | 19 |
| Krunal Pandya | 2022-2024 | 43 | 18 |
Comparative Analysis of Catching Records
When comparing Pooran’s performance to the overall IPL catching records, Virat Kohli stands out with 123 catches while representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kieron Pollard follows him with 103 catches for the Mumbai Indians, making them the only two players in IPL history to surpass the 100-catch mark for a single franchise.
Most Catches by Players in IPL
| Player | Team | Matches | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 279 | 123 |
| Kieron Pollard | Mumbai Indians | 189 | 103 |
| Suresh Raina | Chennai Super Kings | 176 | 98 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Chennai Super Kings | 186 | 91 |
As Pooran continues his journey with LSG, his catching ability is setting benchmarks for current and future players in the IPL. The 2026 season just started, and more remarkable feats are anticipated from the talented wicketkeeper-batter.
