1 match 7 catches… When the cricketer won the match without hitting fours and sixes, got player of the match award without batting and bowling

By Samira Vishwas On May 16, 2026

Jonty Rhodes 7 Catches in a Match: In cricket, most people talk about fours, sixes and wickets. But do you know that a player had made history just by taking a catch? Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes took seven brilliant catches in a match. Due to his amazing performance he was chosen the best player of the match. This incident is still considered very special for cricket fans. Jonty Rhodes is considered the best fielder in the world.

He used to run so fast on the field that it became difficult for the batsmen to score runs. His eyesight was very sharp and he could catch even the most difficult catches easily. For this reason players from all over the world take inspiration from him. In a first class match in 1993, Jonty Rhodes alone took catches of seven batsmen. Usually, it is a big thing for a player to take two or three catches in a match, but Jonty Rhodes surprised everyone by taking seven catches. Every catch put his team in a stronger position and increased the pressure on the opposing team.

Why was Jonty Rhodes so special?

Due to his excellent performance, he was given the Best Player of the Match award. This was a very special thing, because mostly batsmen or bowlers get this honour. Jonty Rhodes showed that good fielding is also very important in winning the match. Jonty Rhodes always played with full energy. He paid attention to every ball and never gave up. His fitness was also excellent, due to which he used to run fast and stop the ball.

This record is still remembered today

Even today, when we talk about the best fielders in the world, Jonty Rhodes’ name is taken first. He proved that in cricket, not only batting and bowling but also excellent fielding can make history. Jonty was also playing the role of coach in IPL some time ago, but he is out of IPL.

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