Vignesh Puthur Smashes Jonty Rhodes' World Record with Six Catches in List A Debut

• Vignesh Puthur, 24, set a List A world record by taking six catches as a non-wicketkeeper fielder for Kerala against Tripura.
• He surpassed Jonty Rhodes' 1993 record of five catches, a feat also achieved by Brad Young, Peter Handscomb, Ariyen Sangma, and Harry Brook.
• Puthur's exceptional fielding, including five catches in seven overs, was pivotal in Kerala's 145-run victory in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• The Malappuram spinner also took a caught and bowled wicket, demonstrating his all-round skill despite not batting.
• Recently acquired by Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026 for 30 lakh rupees, Puthur's performance boosts his career confidence.

Why It Matters: Vignesh Puthur made history with 6 catches in a List A match, breaking Jonty Rhodes' world record.