India has struggled with fielding in the Champions Trophy 2025, setting a record for the most dropped catches. Fielding plays a crucial role in ICC tournaments, and poor catching can cost teams dearly. While New Zealand has excelled with an impressive 91.1% catch efficiency, India has dropped 11 catches and missed a stumping, leading to a 67.6% efficiency.
- India has dropped the most catches in the tournament (11).
- New Zealand leads with the best catching efficiency (91.1%).
- Poor fielding has cost India crucial match moments.
Best and Worst Fielding Teams in CT 2025
Fielding has defined the Champions Trophy 2025, with some teams excelling and others struggling.
Top Catching Teams:
- New Zealand – 31 catches, 3 drops, 91.1% efficiency
- South Africa – 20 catches, 4 drops, 83.3% efficiency
- Australia – 16 catches, 5 drops, 76.1% efficiency
Teams with Lowest Catching Efficiency:
- India – 23 catches, 11 drops, 67.6% efficiency
- Bangladesh – 6 catches, 3 drops, 66.6% efficiency
- Pakistan – 6 catches, 4 drops, 60.0% efficiency
How New Zealand’s Fielding Made the Difference
New Zealand has been the best fielding team in CT 2025, taking crucial catches at key moments. Glenn Phillips has been exceptional, pulling off some of the best catches of the tournament. Their safe hands have helped them dominate matches and secure a place in the final.
India’s Fielding Woes – A Lesson for the Future
India’s poor catching has cost them key moments in matches. In the final match, they dropped four catches, which gave their opponents extra chances. If India wants to improve in future ICC events, they must focus on better fielding training and techniques.
Full Catching Efficiency List
| Team | Matches | Catches | Drops | Catch Efficiency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5 | 31 | 3 | 91.1 |
| South Africa | 3 | 20 | 4 | 83.3 |
| Australia | 3 | 16 | 5 | 76.1 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 12 | 4 | 75.0 |
| England | 3 | 11 | 4 | 73.3 |
| India | 5 | 23 | 11 | 67.6 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 6 | 3 | 66.6 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 6 | 4 | 60.0 |
Can India Improve Before the Next ICC Event?
India must work on improving their fielding standards to compete at the highest level. Catching errors have played a huge role in their CT 2025 performance, and the team needs to focus on enhanced fielding drills and mental conditioning.
The Champions Trophy 2025 has highlighted the importance of fielding in international cricket. New Zealand’s success and India’s struggles serve as valuable lessons for future tournaments. With proper training and focus on fielding, India can bounce back stronger in upcoming ICC events.
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