Most Catches in BBL History: Maxwell’s 97 Leads the Fielding Chart

Glenn Maxwell has taken more catches than anyone in Big Bash League history — 97 of them, a record that completes his case as the most complete cricketer the league has ever seen. Maxwell is already third on the most runs in BBL history chart and second on the most sixes in BBL history chart — and in the field, where matches are so often won and lost, nobody has been safer or more spectacular for longer.

These figures are correct through the end of BBL|15 in January 2026, before the BBL 2026-27 season begins on 12 December 2026. Fielding records rarely get the attention batting and bowling records do, but in a league decided by centimetres and split seconds, they tell you who the great all-round cricketers really are.

Most Catches in BBL History: Top 5 Fielders

Rank	Fielder	Teams	Innings	Catches	Span
1	Glenn Maxwell	Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars	129	97	2011–2026
2	Jordan Silk	Sydney Sixers	139	88	2013–2026
3	Sean Abbott	Sydney Thunder, Sydney Sixers	132	75	2011–2026
4	Moises Henriques	Sydney Sixers	151	72	2011–2026
5	Chris Green	Sydney Thunder	119	69	2015–2026

These figures do not include catches taken as a substitute fielder — every catch on this list was taken by a player in the starting eleven, which makes Maxwell’s 97 and Silk’s 88 even more impressive.

Glenn Maxwell: The Complete Cricketer

Maxwell’s fielding record is the third leg of one of the great all-round BBL careers. He has scored 3,317 runs (third all-time), hit 153 sixes (second all-time), taken 47 wickets with his off-spin, and now leads the catches chart with 97 — including some of the most famous outfield catches in BBL history, taken on the boundary rope at the MCG and Docklands. His 97 catches have come in 129 innings, and he is still active, which means 100 BBL catches is a realistic target for him in BBL|16.

Maxwell’s record is also a reminder of his longevity: he has played in the BBL since 2011, first with Melbourne Renegades and then as the face of Melbourne Stars, and his athleticism in the field has barely diminished across fifteen seasons.

Jordan Silk, Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques: The Chasers

Jordan Silk, second with 88 catches, is a one-club man: every one of his BBL catches has come for Sydney Sixers since 2013, and he is the club’s greatest ever fielder — a specialist in the deep, where his judgement under high balls has saved the Sixers countless runs. Silk is only nine catches behind Maxwell, and both men are active in BBL|16, so the lead could change hands during the new season.

Sean Abbott, third with 75 catches, pairs his fielding with his bowling: he is also the leading wicket-taker in BBL history with 186 wickets, which makes him the only player in the top five of both the wickets chart and the catches chart. Moises Henriques, fourth with 72 catches, pairs his fielding with his batting and captaincy: he has played the most BBL matches of anyone (154) and captained the most (129), and his two titles as Sixers captain are covered in the most successful captains in BBL history chart.

Chris Green, fifth with 69 catches, has been Sydney Thunder’s most reliable fielder since 2015, patrolling the boundary with the same consistency he brings to his off-spin. Dan Christian, who played for five different franchises, is the next name in the chasing pack.

Most Dismissals by a Wicketkeeper in BBL History

Behind the stumps, the record belongs to Josh Philippe, with 110 dismissals for Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers — 95 catches and 15 stumpings across 110 innings between 2017 and 2026.

Rank	Wicketkeeper	Teams	Innings	Dismissals	Catches	Stumpings
1	Josh Philippe	Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers	110	110	95	15
2	Josh Inglis	Perth Scorchers	79	90	72	17
3	Sam Harper	Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars	97	79	67	12
4	Matthew Wade	Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Hobart Hurricanes	103	70	61	9

Josh Inglis, second with 90 dismissals, has reached his total in just 79 innings — the fastest rate on this list — and he also owns the record for the most dismissals in a single BBL season, with 18 in 2022–23. That same season, Jordan Silk set the record for the most catches in a single BBL season, also with 18, for Sydney Sixers. Jimmy Peirson, the long-serving Brisbane Heat keeper, is the other established name in the chasing pack, with 73 catches and 17 stumpings to his name.

Philippe’s record is doubly impressive because he achieved it while also being one of the league’s most destructive openers — the same combination of batting and keeping that made him one of the most valuable players in the BBL. He is still active, so his lead will only grow in BBL|16.

For Indian fans following the new season, the BBL schedule 2026-27 shows when Maxwell, Silk and Philippe play next — and the most wickets in BBL history, fastest centuries in BBL history, highest individual scores in BBL history, highest team totals in BBL history, best bowling figures in BBL history and BBL winners list charts complete the picture of the league’s greatest all-round performers.

What BBL|16 Could Change in the Fielding Records

Three things are worth watching when the new season starts on 12 December 2026. First, Glenn Maxwell needs just three catches to become the first player in BBL history to reach 100 catches. Second, Jordan Silk needs ten catches to pass Maxwell — a realistic target across a full season for the Sixers’ deep fielder. Third, Josh Philippe will extend a wicketkeeping lead that already stands at 20 dismissals, and Josh Inglis, at his current rate, is the only keeper who could realistically challenge him in the seasons ahead.

Most Catches in BBL History FAQs

Who has taken the most catches in BBL history?

Glenn Maxwell, with 97 catches for Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars between 2011 and 2026.

Who is second in the BBL all-time catches list?

Jordan Silk with 88 catches, all for Sydney Sixers. He is nine behind Maxwell, and both are still active.

Who has the most dismissals as a wicketkeeper in BBL history?

Josh Philippe, with 110 dismissals (95 catches, 15 stumpings) for Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers.

Who has the most catches in a single BBL season?

Jordan Silk, with 18 catches for Sydney Sixers in 2022–23.

Who has the most dismissals in a single BBL season?

Josh Inglis, with 18 dismissals for Perth Scorchers in 2022–23.