IPL 2025: 3 teams with worst catch efficiency in ongoing season

'Catches win matches' – it is one of the old and meaningful terms used in the game of cricket. While cricket fans around the world cherish batting and bowling performances, fielding and catching hold the potential to turn around the course of the game.

In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, fans have witnessed exciting cricket action right from the beginning. Apart from batting and bowling, there have been great fielding efforts made by the teams that have put them right up in the tally of catch efficiency. On the other hand, some teams have failed miserably and dropped catches at regular intervals.

With that in mind, let's have a look at the teams with the worst catch efficiency percentage in IPL 2025.

Top 3 worst fielding teams in IPL 2025 till now

1. Punjab Kings – 59% catch efficiency

Punjab Kings have been exceptional with the bat in the ongoing IPL 2025. However, the team has lacked in two departments – bowling and catching. PBKS has the lowest catch efficiency of 59%; this has cost them matches, and they are currently placed in 6th position with three wins in 5 matches. When it comes to bowling, PBKS has leaked runs at crucial stages. The team needs to seriously work on these shortcomings to ensure a good tournament ahead.

2. Rajasthan Royals – 63.89% catch efficiency

Rajasthan Royals, a team that has struggled to capitalise on their fielding efforts, is currently sitting down at 8th position in the points table. RR have won two matches out of six played in the ongoing IPL 2025. In their previous match-up against RCB, the team dropped four catches that resulted in a loss for them. Rajasthan Royals has the second worst catch efficiency of 63.89% in IPL 2025.

3. Chennai Super Kings - 68.5% catch efficiency

Chennai Super Kings have struggled in almost every department in the IPL 2025 so far. Apart from their recent clash against LSG, the team has failed to chase, defend, and take catches in the field in the majority of the matches. As a result, CSK have lost five consecutive matches and are currently placed at the last position with just two wins in seven matches. It would be important to see what steps the team takes to rectify their weaknesses.