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

Indian Premier League never fails to surprise its fans. Be it in batting, bowling or fielding, over the years, the IPL has produced multiple breath-taking performances. The batting and the bowling have often been in the spotlight as the game is largely dominated by these two disciplines, but time and again the tournament has also seen some exceptional, jaw-dropping fielding efforts which have left the fans awestruck and also proved how crucial this third aspect of the game really is, by changing the course of the game.

Be it youngsters or the veterans of the game, high-flying, gravity-defying catches by the players have been a constant in the league, stunning the fans and the pundits alike from time to time. The 2022 edition has been no different. Just 22 matches into the season (till April 12, 2022) and we have already seen some extraordinary blinders on the field.

TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some of the best grabs in the competition so far in no particular order: Ambati Rayudu (Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore)The one-handed ripper from Chennai Super Kings' Ambati Rayudu against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 22 is one of the finest catches in the history of the competition. At 36, veteran Rayudu on Tuesday defied age and gravity and produced a miraculous effort that forced everyone watching the game to jump out of their chairs. The catch was taken in the 16th over of the RCB chase when Akash Deep pressed forward to gently push a Ravindra Jadeja delivery.