Five fielders who change the course of the game in IPL

This is the least talked about aspect of cricket, which has changed the game's fate many times.

The morale of the bowlers’ uplifts only when they have a competent fielder to support their efforts. Here are the top five fielders who have made major contributions on-field by taking some tremendous catches:

Suresh Raina- (formerly for Chennai Super Kings)

Regarded as the backbone of the CSK team, he tops the list of taking most catches in IPL. He has a record of taking 106 catches while playing for Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions. The player has electrifying reflexes and will never miss a chance to grab a one irrespective of where he's placed on the field. Former South African player Jonty Rhodes, who is considered the best of all the fielders at the international level, praised Suresh Raina for his fielding skills.

While praising Raina, he said, "I have been a massive fan of Suresh Raina, for forever; ever since he started playing," Rhodes further added, "I know what the conditions of the fields are in India, and every time he practices, every time he dives, it's gonna be so much of heat. He doesn't even give a second hesitation of, should I have dived or shouldn't have dived."

Kieron Pollard- (Mumbai Indians)

Ever since Kieron Pollard entered the arena of the Indian Premier League, he has not just been a threat as a batter on-field but has also made a mark as a fielder. He took some of the most unbelievable catches and was trusted by the captain for the most crucial spots on the field. The man from the Caribbean can take catches out of nowhere. He sits just below Suresh Raina for the most number of catches, having 96 catches while representing Mumbai Indians. Due to his height benefits, he can clinch catches at the boundary line. Pollard is one of the IPL best fielders. 

Rohit Sharma- (Mumbai Indians)

Having taken 92 catches in 216 matches while playing for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians, he stands third in the list of most catches in IPL. Apart from entertaining his fans with his classic batting shots, the player has scalped some magnificent catches at crucial junctures of the match. He has been a spearhead for Mumbai Indians. Despite getting criticized for his slow fielding or health as a player, he has never ceased to amaze the audience with his efforts.

Ab de Villiers- (formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Although known as MR 360 for his magic with the bat, he has also been regarded as "Superman" because of his fielding capabilities. He has fantastic instincts and reaction speed as a fielder and takes some unbelievable catches. He took an impossible catch on the mid-wicket boundary against Sunrisers Hyderabad to change the course of the game in Bangalore's favour. From having a relaxed and calm mind to a perfect fielding technique, this Cricket legend has it all in his bag of experiences and showcased it during his International and IPL career. Sitting at number 4 in the list of most catches in IPL, the player has taken 90 catches while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils. 

Virat Kohli- (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Virat Kohli is the most aggressive and outspoken player on the field. Over the years, he has been impressive with his fitness and presence of mind on the field. Apart from being a run machine, he has exceptional fielding skills. He has 86-catches in his name in IPL while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. His intent while fielding to save runs or take crucial catches sets an excellent example of being competitive on the field.