New Zealand's seasoned all-rounder Mitchell Santner has made a significant impact in various fielding aspects, surpassing his modest count of just four catches in six matches at the World Cup. The 31-year-old Kiwi player, apart from his catching abilities, has showcased his fielding prowess in several categories, earning recognition for his exceptional contributions.
Santner's impact in the field is underscored by his ability to save a total of nine runs, a testament to his agility and quick reflexes. Additionally, he has excelled in categories such as pressure ratings, good throws, and attempted run-outs, further solidifying his reputation as a top-notch fielder.
As a result of his exceptional fielding performance, Santner currently holds a narrow lead in the race for overall fielding impact among players at the World Cup. His closest challengers in this regard include South Africa's David Miller and Australia's David Warner.
Virat Kohli had initially led the fielding impact rankings after three matches for each team at the tournament, but he has since fallen to sixth place. Notably, his teammate Ravindra Jadeja has surged ahead, claiming the fifth spot in the current list.
India boasts two players in the top 10 for fielding ratings, while Australia is the only other team with a pair of players among the elite fielding group. David Warner ranks third, and Glenn Maxwell is positioned eighth in the top 10.
| PLAYER | RATING POINTS |
| Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) | 43.28 |
| David Miller (South Africa) | 41.19 |
| David Warner (Australia) | 40.82 |
| Liam Livingstone (England) | 34.77 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (India) | 33.72 |
| Virat Kohli (India) | 33.46 |
| Sybrand Engelbrecht (Netherlands) | 32.56 |
| Glenn Maxwell (Australia) | 28.91 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) | 28.46 |
| Shadab Khan (Pakistan) | 28.44 |
In team fielding ratings, it's South Africa that leads the pack. The Proteas have excelled in this department, securing a total of 44 catches – seven more than any other team in the tournament. Furthermore, they have also accumulated the highest number of runs saved in the field, totaling 44.
Netherlands finds itself in second place in the team fielding ratings, primarily due to their impressive performance in minimizing dropped catches, with just six to their name. Reigning champions England occupy the third spot in this category, having dropped the fewest catches, a mere four, during the course of the World Cup.
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