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Wolvaardt Extends Command at the Top of the MVP Rankings

Captain Laura Wolvaardt has concluded the successful home series against Pakistan as the overall leader of the Proteas Women SACA…

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Brits’ Historic Series Puts Her on Top of Proteas Women’s MVP

September 23, 2025March 10, 2026

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) has released the latest Proteas Women’s MVP rankings, recognising an exceptional and historic start to the international season.

A sensational run of form from the opening batter has seen her rocket to the top of the overall rankings, a testament to her consistent, match-winning contributions that helped the team convincingly win the series against Pakistan.

Brits has established a commanding lead as the overall Proteas Women’s SACA MVP with 51.256 MVP points. Her phenomenal start to the season was highlighted by a record-breaking performance in the recent ODI series against Pakistan, where she became the first South African woman to score consecutive ODI centuries. Her knocks of 101* and 171* (the latter a new highest score for a Proteas woman in ODIs) secured a series win and showcased her ability to anchor an innings and dominate the opposition.

In the opening ODI, Brits shared a record-breaking 216-run third-wicket partnership with Marizanne Kapp, a monumental effort that steered the team to victory. In the very next match, she and captain Laura Wolvaardt forged a historic 260-run opening stand, a new national record for any wicket.

Although she did not play in the final match, having played only three games, her confidence will be paramount as the team heads to Sri Lanka for the Women’s ODI World Cup, which begins on September 30. Brits also sits at the top of the ODI MVP rankings, with a total of 51.256 MVP points.

The SACA MVP rankings, powered by CricViz’s advanced data analytics, provide an in-depth and objective reflection of a player’s impact in a game. This sophisticated algorithm goes beyond traditional statistics, evaluating a player’s performance based on every ball faced. It calculates batting, bowling, and fielding contributions, while also taking into account match-defining moments and the specific conditions of the venue.

This comprehensive analysis, which quantifies and measures a player’s influence in runs scored, conceded, and saved, offers a more accurate and objective reflection of the top performers in the game compared to conventional averages.

The SACA MVP rankings will track player performances throughout the season, and we look forward to more thrilling displays as the team prepares for the Women’s ODI World Cup.

“This is an incredible moment for Tazmin Brits and for the Proteas Women,” said Andrew Breetzke, SACA CEO. “Her performance has been nothing short of historic. To score back-to-back ODI centuries, setting a new national record, and with those record-breaking partnerships, demonstrates her skill and a level of consistency. Her place at the top of the SACA MVP rankings is a fitting reward for her phenomenal start to the season, and we look forward to seeing her continue to contribute to the team with such a positive impact.”

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New Season’s Proteas Men SACA MVP Leaders

September 17, 2025March 10, 2026

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) has released the latest Proteas SACA MVP rankings following the conclusion of a jam-packed start to the international season with tours to Zimbabwe, Australia and England. The rankings, powered by CricViz’s data, provide an objective assessment of player performance across a demanding period of international fixtures.

The new season’s first dominant performances belong to young sensation Dewald Brevis, who has soared to the summit of the Overall Proteas SACA MVP rankings with a commanding 208.621 MVP points. He came into the recent series against England with a significant lead, having already produced a breathtaking, unbeaten 125 from just 56 balls against Australia—a new record for the highest individual T20I score by a Proteas batter. In the recent ODI series against England, Brevis demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure, including a crucial 42 off 20 balls in the second match at Lord’s. His quick scoring helped the team recover and build a winning total, which saw him take the lead in the T20i rankings with 158.554 MVP points.

The One Day International (ODI) rankings are led by the seasoned spin maestro, Keshav Maharaj, who holds the top spot with 66.483 MVP points. His consistency and top performances have propelled him to the top of the rankings and have seen him become the ICC Men’s ODI bowler rankings after a sensational start to the season. His masterclass in the first ODI against Australia, where he bamboozled the opposition with a career-best 5/33, followed by a commanding 4/22 in the first ODI against England, earned him Player of the Series honours.

In Test rankings, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder sits atop the rankings with an impressive 150.71 MVP points. This feat was cemented by a truly historic performance against Zimbabwe, where his epic unbeaten knock of 367 became the highest individual score by a South African in Test history, a monumental effort that showcased his immense patience and skill.

The SACA MVP system, a partnership with CricViz, moves beyond traditional statistics to measure a player’s true value. This sophisticated model assesses a player’s influence on every single ball, taking into account their batting, bowling, and fielding. It meticulously factors in the context of the game, including the strength of the opposition, the playing conditions, and high-pressure situations, to provide the most accurate measure of a player’s contribution.

“The start of this international season has been absolutely electric, and the MVP rankings have captured the individual brilliance that has fuelled the team’s success,” said Andrew Breetzke, SACA CEO. “From Dewald’s record-breaking T20 innings to Wiaan’s historic Test knock and Keshav’s masterful ODI performance that not only topped our rankings but also earned him the number one spot in the world. These players have delivered incredible performances and have continued to inspire a nation. Their achievements are a testament to their dedication, and we look forward to more strong performances this season.”