Top 7 Players With The Most Catches in Women’s Cricket History

Taking a catch is generally considered the easiest way to get out. But taking catches consistently at the top level requires exceptional vision and sportsmanship. Many women cricketers have established themselves as great fielders who have contributed immensely to their teams by playing important roles and turning matches around. From the records collected by Cricbites, the players featured here hold the record for taking the most catches in the history of women’s cricket, including their valuable and important contributions on the field.

Rank	Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Ct	Max	Ct/Inn
1	Suzie Bates	2006-2025	171	169	84	3	0.497
2	Stafanie Taylor	2008-2025	170	169	69	3	0.408
3	Jhulan Goswami	2002-2022	204	203	69	3	0.339
4	Mithali Raj	1999-2022	232	231	64	2	0.277
5	Harmanpreet Kaur	2009-2025	149	148	60	3	0.405
6	Hayley Matthews	2014-2025	99	98	58	3	0.591
7	Amy Satterthwaite	2007-2022	145	143	57	3	0.398

Suzie Bates

The highest-ranked cricketer, Suzie Bates has established herself as the best all-rounder in the women’s game. She represented New Zealand from 2006 to 2025. During this period, Bates took an impressive 84 catches in 169 innings. Her catch tally is the highest of any player. It reflects her consistency and sharp fielding skills during a long international career.

Sarah Taylor & Jhulan Goswami

In second place are Sarah Taylor and Jhulan Goswami, who have taken 69 catches. Sarah achieved this feat in 169 innings between 2008 and 2025. She also recorded a catch-per-innings ratio of 0.408. Known for her wicket-keeping skills, her safe hands made her one of the most reliable fielders of her era.

On the other hand, Jhulan Goswami is known as one of the best fast bowlers in women’s cricket. She equaled Taylor’s catches in 203 innings. Her statistics show her reliability in fielding along with her bowling achievements.

Mithali Raj & Harmanpreet Kaur

Mithali Raj, known as the Indian legend, is at the fourth position with 64 catches in 231 innings. Although generally praised for her batting skills, her fielding legacy shows her value to the Indian team. Harmanpreet Kaur is at the fifth position with 60 catches. She shows her talent for creating extraordinary moments on the field.a

Hayley Matthews & Amy Satterthwaite

West Indies captain Hayley Mathews is in sixth place with 58 catches. Despite playing comparatively fewer matches than many of the other players on the list, her catches-per-innings ratio of 0.591 is the highest among the top seven players, reflecting her remarkable efficiency as a fielder. The list also includes New Zealand’s Amy Satterthwaite. She took 57 catches in 143 innings during an extraordinary international career.

Together, these players have shown that fielding is a vital part of cricketing success. Their ability to catch under pressure has earned them wickets. This has certainly set high standards for future generations.

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