IND vs SA: Aiden Markram smashes world record in Guwahati Test; surpasses Ajinkya Rahane in historic feat | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram etched his name into cricketing folklore on Wednesday, producing one of the greatest fielding performances in Test history. The South African star became the first cricketer ever to take nine catches as an outfielder in a Test match, breaking the long-standing record of eight held by India’s Ajinkya Rahane.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The milestone came during the second India–South Africa Test in Guwahati, where Markram has turned the slip cordon into his own highlight reel. With India still three wickets away from being bowled out in their second innings, the Proteas vice-captain had the chance to push the record even higher — but his tally of 9 catches already stands unmatched in over 147 years of Test cricket.

Markram’s record-breaking display began with five sharp catches in the first innings, showcasing his anticipation and safe hands. On Day 5, he added two more in the morning session, taking his tally to seven. One more in the afternoon equalled Rahane’s world record of eight — and soon after, he went one better, claiming No. 9 to own the fielding record outright.Before Markram’s extraordinary performance, the South African record was held jointly by Bert Vogler, who took six catches against England way back in 1910. That mark was later matched by Bruce Mitchell (1931), Jacques Kallis (2012), Graeme Smith (2012), and most recently David Bedingham in early 2025. None came close to touching the global record — until Markram.Rahane’s eight catches, taken in Galle in 2015, had stood untouched for a decade. He completed three in Sri Lanka’s first innings and five in the second, a benchmark many believed would remain unchallenged for years. Markram’s feat has now rewritten that chapter.

Most catches as a fielder in a Test match