World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli takes record-breaking catch in India vs Australia match

Virat Kohli made a new record for India on Sunday, but it didn’t come from his bat. In the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against Australia, Kohli took the catch of Mitchell Marsh at the slip to help India and Jasprit Bumrah take their first wicket in the match.

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With Marsh’s catch, Kohli earned the record of taking most catches for India in ODI World Cups as an outfield player. Kohli has now taken 15 catches in 28 ODI World Cup matches. He was levelled on 14 catches with Anil Kumble going into the World Cup.

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Virat Kohli now has most catches for India in ODI World Cups as a fielder 😎#CWC23 | #INDvAUS | #TeamIndia | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/HlLTDqo7iZ

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 8, 2023

Kapil Dev and Sachin Tendulkar are next on the list with 12 catches each in ODI World Cups.

Most catches for India in ODI World Cups (outfield player)

15: Virat Kohli
14: Anil Kumble
12: Kapil Dev and Sachin Tendulkar