In this quiz, you have to name the fielders with the most outfield catches in an innings in Test cricket.
The most outfield catches taken in a single Test innings is five. An Australian was the first to achieve the feat, against South Africa in Durban in 1936/37. He was the grandfather of the Chappell brothers – Ian, Greg, Trevor – all of whom later went on to represent Australia. Known for his all-round sporting abilities, he played baseball, tennis, lacrosse and basketball, swam competitively, and even became a cricket commentator after retiring.
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Since then, the list has grown to 16, with an Australian – playing in the 2025/26 Ashes – becoming the only cricketer to achieve the feat twice (2018 and 2023). The latest entrant to the group is a South African batter who accomplished it during the second Test of their 2025/26 tour of India. He was the Player of the Match in the 2023-25 World Test Championship final, powering South Africa to their first ICC title in 27 years. Another South African took five catches in 2012.
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In this quiz, you have to name all 15 different players who have taken five catches in a single Test innings until November 24, 2025. The teams they have represented and the match details have been given as hints. You have five minutes to name them all.
Last updated on November 24, 2025.
Can you name the players with the most outfield catches in a Test innings?
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