Leading Fielders
Note that many scorecards in the 18th century are unknown or have missing details and so the totals are of the known catches and stumpings only. Stumpings were not always recorded as such and sometimes the name of the wicket-keeper was not given. Generally, a catch was given the same status as "bowled" with credit being awarded to the fielder only and not the bowler. There is never a record of "caught and bowled"the bowler would be credited with the catch, not with the wicket.
| ct/st | player |
|---|---|
| 5 | John Small |
| 4 | Richard Nyren |
| 4 | Samuel Colchin |
| 3 | Thomas Brett |
| 3 | Richard Simmons |
| 3 | William Bullen |
| 3 | Waller (Kent) |
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