Only two fielders in IPL history have dismissed half the side
Only two players in IPL history have achieved the rare feat of dismissing five batters as fielders.
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): In the history of the Indian Premier League, only a handful of players have achieved the rare feat of dismissing half the opposition through fielding efforts. Among them, Mohammad Nabi and Daryl Mitchell stand out for their exceptional performances.
Mohammad Nabi accomplished this feat on October 8, 2021 while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi. He took five catches against Mumbai Indians, dismissing key players including Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, James Neesham, Krunal Pandya, and Nathan Coulter-Nile. Despite his brilliant fielding, Sunrisers Hyderabad fell short in the chase and lost the match.
Daryl Mitchell repeated the achievement on April 28, 2024 while representing Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His five catches played a crucial role in restricting the opposition and securing a dominant 78 run victory for his team.