T20 fielding rarely gets the spotlight it deserves, but in Major League Cricket, catching has become a talking point all on its own.
The league has pulled in some of the most athletic fielders on the planet, and the numbers reflect it.
Five players currently share the all-time MLC catching record at 14.
What separates them is not just how many they have taken, but how fast.
Catches-per-innings tells a sharper story, and at the top of that chart sits Glenn Phillips – 14 catches in just 15 innings.
Players with Most Catches in Major League Cricket
Here is the complete updated list of the players with the most catches in Major League Cricket history.
Most Catches in MLC — Full Career Table (Updated 2025)
| Player | Team | Span | Mat | Inns | Ct | Max | Ct/Inn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD Phillips | WSF | 2023–2025 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 0.933 |
| GJ Maxwell | WSF | 2024–2025 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 0.736 |
| H Klaasen | SEO | 2023–2025 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0.636 |
| KA Pollard | MI NY | 2023–2025 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 0.583 |
| F du Plessis | TSK | 2023–2025 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 0.560 |
| AJ Pienaar | WSF | 2023–2025 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 0.500 |
| J Fraser-McGurk | SF | 2024–2025 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 0.611 |
| FH Allen | SF | 2023–2025 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0.523 |
| MP Stoinis | SF/TSK | 2023–2025 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 0.523 |
| MG Bracewell | MI NY/SEO | 2024–2025 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0.666 |
Top 10 Players with Most Catches in MLC
1. Glenn Phillips (Washington Freedom) — 14 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.933
Glenn Phillips does not just lead the MLC catching list — he laps the field on a per-innings basis. His 0.933 catches-per-innings rate is the best in MLC history among anyone with 10 or more catches, and he reached 14 in just 15 innings while the other four joint record-holders needed at least 19.
The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter brings an unusual combination to the field. His glove work behind the stumps sharpens his reflexes for catches taken anywhere else on the ground, and his athleticism lets him cover outfield ground without looking like he is working hard to get there.
Key stats:
- Best Ct/Inn rate (0.933) in MLC history among players with 10+ catches
- 14 catches from 15 innings — fastest to the record of the five joint leaders
- Plays for Washington Freedom across the 2023–2025 MLC seasons
2. Glenn Maxwell (Washington Freedom) — 14 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.736
Glenn Maxwell captained Washington Freedom in MLC 2025 and brought the kind of fielding focus you would expect from an Australian international who has always taken the non-batting side of the game seriously. He reads the ball off the bat well, which means he is rarely caught out of position.
His 0.736 Ct/Inn rate from 19 innings puts him comfortably ahead of the other three players tied on 14 catches. Maxwell is not a pure outfielder or a specialist close catcher — he covers whichever boundary position the team needs and makes both look routine.
Key stats:
- Captained Washington Freedom in MLC 2025
- 14 catches from 19 innings, second-best rate among the five joint leaders
- Equally effective at mid-on, mid-off, or sweeping the deep boundary
3. Heinrich Klaasen (Seattle Orcas) — 14 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.636
Heinrich Klaasen has been at MLC since day one. The South African wicketkeeper-captain was part of Seattle Orcas in the inaugural 2023 season and has not missed much since, making him the most experienced of the five players tied at the top.
He took on the Orcas captaincy from MLC 2025 onwards, adding leadership to a contribution that was already well above just batting and keeping. His 0.636 catching rate across 22 innings reflects work done both behind the stumps and in the close infield.
Key stats:
- Captain of Seattle Orcas from MLC 2025
- Present at MLC since the inaugural 2023 season
- 14 catches from 22 innings across three seasons
4. Kieron Pollard (MI New York) — 14 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.583
Kieron Pollard has played T20 cricket at the highest level for longer than most of MLC’s fan base can remember. He brings that experience into the field as much as anywhere else, reading angles and positioning himself for catches that look obvious only in hindsight.
At 6’5″, his reach is a practical advantage. There are catches Pollard gets to that most fielders simply cannot, whether at slip, short leg, or on the boundary rope. MI New York has leaned on his all-round value since MLC’s 2023 launch.
Key stats:
- Former West Indies captain and a T20 franchise cricket regular across multiple continents
- Physical reach at 6’5″ turns near-misses into clean takes
- 14 catches from 24 innings for MI New York across 2023–2025
5. Faf du Plessis (Texas Super Kings) — 14 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.560
No one in the top 10 has played more MLC matches than Faf du Plessis.
His 26 appearances across three seasons are the most of any player on this list, and he still sits level with the record at 14 catches.
Over a longer stretch, that consistency matters more than a single eye-catching total.
Du Plessis has long been rated as one of the best outfielders of his generation.
His direct-hit run-outs are worth catches in their own right, but they do not show up in this column, which makes the catching tally a genuine undercount of his fielding impact.
Key stats:
- Most MLC appearances (26) of any player in the top 10
- Widely rated among the best outfielders South Africa has produced
- 14 catches from 25 innings for Texas Super Kings
6. Obus Pienaar (Washington Freedom) — 13 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.500
Obus Pienaar has appeared in more MLC matches than any other player in this entire list — 27 in total.
He sits one catch behind the five joint leaders, which says something about how tight the top of this list actually is.
The South African all-rounder offers batting depth, off-spin, and reliable catching in a single package.
He is also the third Washington Freedom player in the top six, which reflects something about how that franchise approaches fielding as a unit rather than a footnote.
Key stats:
- Most MLC appearances (27) of any player across the top 10
- One of three Washington Freedom players in the top six
- 13 catches from 26 innings across all three MLC seasons
7. Jake Fraser-McGurk (San Francisco Unicorns) — 11 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.611
Jake Fraser-McGurk arrived in franchise cricket with a reputation built on batting — he holds the record for the fastest List A century in history, off just 29 balls against Tasmania in 2023.
His fielding has been a quieter story, but the numbers are there: 0.611 Ct/Inn puts him third in this entire list on that measure.
Fraser-McGurk covers the outfield with the same energy he brings to his batting. San Francisco Unicorns have a young, athletic fielding unit, and he fits that mould well.
Key stats:
- Holds the record for the fastest List A century in history (29 balls, 2023)
- Third-best Ct/Inn rate (0.611) in this top 10
- 11 catches from 18 innings across MLC 2024–2025
8. Finn Allen (San Francisco Unicorns) — 11 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.523
Finn Allen set the record for the highest individual score in MLC history in 2025 — 151 against Washington Freedom — but his keeping and fielding have been consistent throughout his time at San Francisco Unicorns.
The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter adds close-catching options that go beyond the gloves.
His 11 catches from 21 innings span three MLC seasons, which makes his rate more stable than players who have only been around for one or two campaigns.
Key stats:
- Holds the MLC record for the highest individual score (151 vs Washington Freedom, 2025)
- New Zealand international wicketkeeper with sharp reflexes on and off the stumps
- 11 catches from 21 innings across 2023–2025
9. Marcus Stoinis (SF / TSK) — 11 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.523
Marcus Stoinis is one of two players in this top 10 who have represented more than one MLC franchise.
He played for San Francisco Unicorns before moving to Texas Super Kings, and his fielding quality held across both setups, which is not always a given when players switch teams and roles.
The Australian all-rounder was part of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup winning squad, a group that took fielding standards seriously.
That background shows in how he positions himself and what he does with chances when they come.
Key stats:
- One of two players in this list to represent multiple MLC franchises
- Part of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup-winning squad
- 11 catches from 21 innings for SF and TSK across 2023–2025
10. Michael Bracewell (MI New York / Seattle Orcas) — 10 Catches | Ct/Inn: 0.666
Michael Bracewell has played the fewest matches of anyone in this top 10 — just 15 — and still has the second-best catches-per-innings rate in the entire list at 0.666.
Only Glenn Phillips sits above him on that measure.
The New Zealand off-spinning all-rounder has represented both MI New York and Seattle Orcas, producing consistent catching across two very different squads.
If his rate holds, he could challenge the joint record sooner than the match count suggests.
Key stats:
- Second-best Ct/Inn rate (0.666) in the entire top 10
- Fewest matches (15) of any player in this list
- Has represented both MI New York and Seattle Orcas across MLC 2024–2025
Key Takeaways from the MLC Catching List
Five players share the all-time MLC record at 14 catches – Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell, Heinrich Klaasen, Kieron Pollard, and Faf du Plessis.
Phillips leads on the rate that matters most: 0.933 catches per innings, the highest in MLC history among players with 10 or more catches.
Washington Freedom accounts for three of the top six players in the list – Phillips, Maxwell, and Pienaar – which points to something deliberate in how the franchise builds its fielding unit.
Michael Bracewell’s 0.666 rate from just 15 matches gives him the clearest runway to climb this list in future seasons.
Every player in this top 10 is an international cricketer, which tells you something about the standard MLC has set in its short history.
FAQs
- Who has the most catches in Major League Cricket?
Five players share the all-time MLC catching record with 14 catches each: Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell, Heinrich Klaasen, Kieron Pollard, and Faf du Plessis. Phillips leads on the catches-per-innings rate at 0.933.
- Which player has the best catches-per-innings rate in MLC?
Glenn Phillips has the best catches-per-inning rate in MLC history among players with 10 or more catches, at 0.933. He reached 14 catches in just 15 innings.
- Which team has the most players in the MLC catching the top 10?
Washington Freedom has three players in the top 10 catching list — Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell, and Obus Pienaar — more than any other MLC franchise.
- Has any player taken more than four catches in a single MLC match?
Glenn Phillips holds the single-innings high in this list with four catches in one game. His consistent catching across matches, not just one big performance, drives his overall total.
- Who is closest to breaking the MLC catches record?
Michael Bracewell is the most likely player to challenge the record in the coming seasons. He has taken 10 catches in just 15 matches, giving him the second-best rate in the entire top 10 despite having the fewest appearances.
- How many MLC seasons does the catching data cover?
The data covers all three MLC seasons: 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Conclusion:
The players with the most catches in Major League Cricket are not just good batters who happen to field – they are genuine athletes who treat the fielding side of the game as a separate discipline.
Glenn Phillips owns the most impressive individual number in the whole list, but Faf du Plessis, playing 26 matches at a consistent rate, tells a different kind of story.
So does Michael Bracewell, taking 10 catches in 15 games and sitting second on the per-innings chart.
As MLC heads deeper into its calendar, these numbers will shift. But the baseline is already clear: this league does not carry passengers in the field.
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