Along with batting and bowling, fielding is also said to hold a major significance in any T20 cricket format. Amongst all the T20 franchise cricket matches, the Big Bash League is widely recognised and appreciated. The tournament, along with fastest fifties, centuries, boundaries, and sixers, has presented excellent catches picked by different all-rounders. Check to find out about some of the stunning catches, as witnessed by the world:
- Glenn Maxwell (65 BBL catches)
In such a context, the first position is bagged by the all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell. Since his Big Bash League debut (2011 season), he successfully represented teams; Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars. According to reports, he has taken around 65 catches, including four in one match. Alongside, Maxwell has further scored 2673 runs with two centuries and 18 fifties.
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- Dan Christian (64 catches)
Dan Christian is said to have come up with excellent bowling and batting strategies. And, he has successfully managed to pick up 59 catches in 94 matches of the tournament. Also, he has scored 2009 runs, which include 9 fifties. Also, with the ball, he has taken 89 wickets as well. He is, so far, considered as a valuable asset by any team.
- Sean Abbott (59 catches)
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The next player to follow the list is Sean Abbott. However, Abbott has been a part of Big Bash League since 2011 and has successfully represented Sydney Sixers and the Sydney Thunder. Furthermore, in nearly 94 matches, the player has managed to take nearly 59 catches. Moreover, he is also known as the leading wicket-taker in the league with 125 wickets to his name.
- Jordan Silk (52 catches)
Jordan Silk has been a part of the Sydney Sixers since his Big Bash League debut in 2013. As per reports, in his entire BBL career the player has managed to take 52 catches and two maximums in one game. Besides this, he has also registered 1654 runs to his name at an average and strike rate of 29.53 and 124.17, respectively, along with five fifties.
- Moises Henriques (48 catches)
The player to bag the fifth position in this regard is Moises Henriques. Moises is popularly known as a great fielder, in spite of being an unpredictable bowler and batsman. However, Henriques has managed to register 48 catches in 103 games, and his highest in the match was three catches.
| Player | Span | Mts | Cts | Max | Ct/Inn |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2011-2022 | 100 | 65 | 4 | 0.650 |
| Dan Christian | 2011-2022 | 121 | 64 | 4 | 0.533 |
| Sean Abbott | 2011-2022 | 99 | 59 | 3 | 0.634 |
| Jordan Silk | 2013-2022 | 97 | 52 | 2 | 0.547 |
| Moises Henriques | 2011-2022 | 103 | 48 | 3 | 0.475 |
| Chris Green | 2015-2022 | 74 | 47 | 3 | 0.635 |
| Ben Cutting | 2012-2022 | 108 | 47 | 3 | 0.435 |
| Nick Maddinson | 2011-2022 | 99 | 46 | 3 | 0.464 |
| Tom Cooper | 2011-2022 | 88 | 42 | 3 | 0.482 |
| George Bailey | 2011-2022 | 80 | 37 | 3 | 0.462 |
Due to the astounding competitions, and innumerable scores and wickets, the Big Bash League has managed to gather huge fan following since its inception. In the upcoming BBL season, everyone looks forward to witnessing such impressive catches one more time.
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