IPL 2022: Gravity defying, heart-stopping - The best catches of the season so far

Cricket's most competitive T20 league in the world -- the Indian Premier League never fails to surprise its fans. Be it batting, bowling or fielding, over the years, the IPL has produced innumerable breathtaking performances. The batters and bowlers have often been in the spotlight as the game is largely dominated by these two aspects, but time and again the tournament has also seen some exceptional, heart-stopping fielding efforts from the players which have proved just how crucial this third aspect of the game also is. With the ever-improving fielding and fitness standards of the players, the competition has witnessed some jaw-dropping maneuvers on the field once again this season. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some of the best grabs in the competition so far this season: Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings)

(Photo: Video grab - BCCI/IPL)Jos Buttler can do no wrong this season! With the bat, the Englishman has been on a different level altogether and the confidence of being the top run-scorer of the tournament by a mile and a half has reflected on his fielding prowess also. He is a wicket-keeper, but with captain Sanju Samson taking care of keeping duties, Buttler has not been donning the gloves for Rajasthan Royals. And that has given him the opportunity to be a real live wire on the field, throwing himself at the ball all the time. One such instance of Buttler's fielding brilliance was on display against the Punjab Kings in Match 52 of the ongoing season, when he pulled off a one-handed blinder. It was the final over of the Powerplay and Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan was looking to make the most of the fielding restrictions, with Royals' spinner R Ashwin bowling the over. As Dhawan tried to