Jhulan Goswami: India’s Leading Fielder in Women’s Cricket
Total Catches: 65
Matches Played: 188 ODIs
Role: Right-arm pacer, all-rounder
Debut: 6 January 2002 (vs England)
Last ODI: 24 September 2022 (vs England)
Jhulan Goswami holds the record for the most catches (65) in ODIs by an Indian woman cricketer, an impressive feat for a fast bowler. Her ability to hold onto crucial catches under pressure made her one of India’s most reliable fielders.
Unlike specialist fielders who play in the slips or deep fielding positions, Jhulan’s catches often came off her own bowling or in key positions like mid-on, mid-off, and covers.
In addition to her fielding, Jhulan is the highest wicket-taker in Women’s ODIs, with 255 wickets in 204 matches, along with 1,229 runs in her career.
As a leader on the field, she set high standards in fitness, fielding, and sportsmanship, influencing the next generation of Indian cricketers.
Jhulan’s fielding ability was an added asset to her incredible bowling career, making her one of the greatest all-rounders in women’s cricket history.
