Catches win matches. It is a very old saying in cricket, but to date, it is true. If a team has more number of catches dropped than they have taken, then the team is likely to lose the match. Similarly, the team that converts even a half a chance into a catch has higher probability of winning the game.
Since the 2019 World Cup, there has been some decline in the fielding standard of cricket teams. When cricket resumed after a long break in 2020, the fielders made a lot of errors on the field. The following four teams have the highest percentage of catches dropped after the 2019 World Cup.
4. Bangladesh has 24.2% of dropped catches
In a statistic shared by the broadcaster during the coverage of Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh featured in the fourth-lowest position of catch efficiency in ODIs since the 2019 World Cup. Bangladesh have 75.8% catch efficiency, means they drop around 24.2% of the chances that come their way.
3. South Africa has 24.4% of spilled catches
South Africa have been one of the best fielding sides in the history of cricket. However, there has been a decline in their fielding performances of late. The Proteas have a catch efficiency rate of 75.6%, meaning they spill 24.4% of the catches that come their way.
2. India has 24.9% dropped catches
Team India has some of the best fielders in the world. However, when it comes to catching, India has a habit of dropping one out of every four catches. In the ongoing match against Nepal, India dropped three chances in first five overs only.
1. Afghanistan has worst catch efficiency rate
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Afghanistan cricket team has the lowest efficiency rate in terms of catches since the 2019 Cricket World Cup. They have taken only 71.2% of the catches that came their way. It means that Afghanistan drop 28.8% of the chances.
