Essex catches leaders
First-Class · 30 matches · the top player each match Updated , after Essex vs Glamorgan
Catches by match
| Player | Total | Avg | Leads | Odds | 24 Sep 2026 Match GLA CC1 | 15 Sep 2026 Match WAR CC1 | 08 Sep 2026 Match YOR CC1 | 02 Sep 2026 Match SUS CC1 | 27 Aug 2026 Match SUR CC1 | 20 Aug 2026 Match SOM CC1 | 19 Jun 2026 Match NOT CC1 | 12 Jun 2026 Match LEI CC1 | 15 May 2026 Match LEI CC1 | 08 May 2026 Match HAM CC1 | 24 Apr 2026 Match SUR CC1 | 17 Apr 2026 Match WAR CC1 | 10 Apr 2026 Match SOM CC1 | 03 Apr 2026 Match HAM CC1 | 24 Sep 2025 Match SOM CC1 | 15 Sep 2025 Match WAR CC1 | 08 Sep 2025 Match DUR CC1 | 29 Jul 2025 Match WAR CC1 | 22 Jul 2025 Match SUS CC1 | 29 Jun 2025 Match YOR CC1 | 22 Jun 2025 Match HAM CC1 | 23 May 2025 Match SUR CC1 | 16 May 2025 Match WOR CC1 | 09 May 2025 Match YOR CC1 | 02 May 2025 Match SOM CC1 | 18 Apr 2025 Match WOR CC1 | 11 Apr 2025 Match NOT CC1 | 04 Apr 2025 Match SUR CC1 | 26 Sep 2024 Match SUR CC1 | 17 Sep 2024 Match WAR CC1 |
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| Michael Pepper | 77 | 3.50 | 15 | – | – | – | – | 5 | 2 & 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 & 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 & 1 | 5 | 4 & 2 | – | – | 1 & 1 | – | 5 & 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 & 1 | 5 & 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 3 & 4 | 2 & 1 | – | 3 & 2 |
| Paul Walter | 27 | 1.69 | 3 | – | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 & 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 & 2 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Simon Harmer | 24 | 1.71 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 1 & 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 & 2 | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 & 2 | – | 1 | 1 & 1 | – | 1 & 1 | 1 & 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Matthew Critchley | 19 | 1.19 | 3 | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Dean Elgar | 16 | 1.60 | 3 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 & 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 1 & 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jordan Cox | 14 | 2.00 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 2 | 1 & 1 | 2 | 1 & 2 | – | – |
| Tom Westley | 11 | 1.38 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 & 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| James Porter | 11 | 1.10 | 4 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 & 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Shane Snater | 10 | 1.25 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Allison | 10 | 1.11 | 0 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Samuel Cook | 7 | 1.00 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Noah Thain | 5 | 1.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| George Bell | 5 | 2.50 | 1 | – | 4 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Simon Fernandes | 4 | 4.00 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Luc Benkenstein | 3 | 1.00 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Robin Das | 2 | 1.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Doug Bracewell | 2 | 2.00 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 & 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mackenzie Jones | 2 | 2.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mitchell Killeen | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Andrew Geoffrey Auld | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kasun Rajitha | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Khaled Ahmed | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wiaan Mulder | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Zaman Akhter | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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Essex Catches Leaders: All First-Class Cricket
In Essex's last 30 All First-Class Cricket games (2024–2026), Michael Pepper leads for catches with 77 at an average of 3.50 per game.
Essex Catches Leaders
The top catches contributors for Essex are: Michael Pepper (77), Paul Walter (27), Simon Harmer (24). These rankings are based on 30 games (2024–2026). Michael Pepper has led the team in catches in 15 of these matches.
Catches distribution
Across the squad, 24 players have contributed catches totalling 255 over these 30 games. Michael Pepper accounts for 30% of the team's catches.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the most catches for Essex in the last 30 matches?
Michael Pepper leads Essex with 77 catches in the last 30 matches, 3.50 a match, ahead of Paul Walter (27) and Simon Harmer (24). Michael Pepper has been Essex's leading catcher in 15 of those matches.
How many catches does Michael Pepper average per game?
Michael Pepper averages 3.50 catches a game for Essex, based on 30 games (2024–2026), with a best of 8 in one match. Every match is in the matrix on this page, with each player's catches in it.
What is the most catches by an Essex player in one match in the last 30 matches?
Michael Pepper's 7 against Nottinghamshire on 11 Apr 2025 is the most catches by an Essex player in one match in the last 30 matches. Next is Michael Pepper's 6 against Hampshire on 03 Apr 2026.