'King leading all cricket charts' - Fans react as Virat Kohli becomes highest-rated fielder after first three 2023 ODI World Cup matches

Virat Kohli has been rated the biggest impact fielder by the Cricket Governing Body after the first three matches of the ODI World Cup 2023. This clearly shows that Kohli's contribution to the team's success is not just limited to his batting prowess. The former India captain is always electrifying on the field and he did not disappoint at the ongoing marquee event either. 

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Kohli tops the list in terms of fielding impact with a total of 22.30 points. The 34-year-old has taken three catches in three matches, only behind Australia's David Warner and New Zealand's Matt Henry. While Warner ranks 3rd in the list with 21.32 points, England's Joe Root is Kohli's close competitor with 21.73 points. The top ten fielders in the list have two players each from Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia and India.

Kohli and Ishan Kishan (13 points) are the only Indian players who have made it to the top 10. India's all-rounder and premier fielder Ravindra Jadeja is at number 11, showing the dominance of the Men in Blue on the field. On closer inspection, India has led the way with 14 catches so far in the tournament, saving 10 runs and four accurate throws. The team has only dropped two catches in the first three matches. 

India awards gold medal to their best fielders

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In an effort to encourage players to give their best on the field, the tournament hosts have started a unique tradition of awarding gold medals to the best fielders of each match. Kohli won the medal for the first time for his outstanding fielding efforts in India's opening match against Australia.

Shardul Thakur, who took a stunning catch at the boundary line to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the match against Afghanistan, claimed the award second time. Meanwhile, KL Rahul won gold in the next match against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Here's how fans reacted: 

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He deserves to be rated high, his fielding in this world cup is top notch 💯 💙

And also the intensity with which he doing fielding is great, we love watching this version of him 😍😍 pic.twitter.com/oX72GwDO7m

— CricWiz (@CricWizTalks) October 18, 2023

Overall most valuable player 🔥🔥💯

— King Kohli's Fan (@ViratFan100) October 18, 2023

@pumacricket will be proud of @imVkohli rating 👍

— Deals To Seal India (@DealstoSealIn) October 18, 2023

Great Virat Kohli continues to improve his every field of the game 👍

— Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_) October 18, 2023

His fielding skills have always been exceptional, and he's a key player for the team. Go Team Kohli! 👑🏏

— Renu K 🌺 (@Talk2Rinki) October 18, 2023

Yes Virat is most fitess player in cricket right now.....He is best in fielding ..

— Hriday Singh (@hridaysingh16) October 18, 2023

Wow 😲This is awesome 😎 #ViratKohli𓃵 everywhere 😀

— Anupama Singh (@anupamaasingh) October 18, 2023

King 🤴 leading all the cricket chats📊

— Cricket Polls (@CricPollsdaily) October 18, 2023

A fielder who gives best advice to bowlers as well. He is just exceptional in opening overs in slip where he used to take difficult catches. A man of great fitness. During batting, his running b/w wickets is quite superb at this age too

— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) October 18, 2023