Ricky Ponting holds the record for most dismissals by a fielder in Cricket World Cup history. As Australia's close-in fielder and captain, he took numerous catches and was involved in run-outs during his dominant WC era (1999-2007). Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh were also excellent fielders but didn't match Ponting's tally, while Jonty Rhodes, though legendary for his fielding, played fewer WC matches.