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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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Simmonds and Kemm Crowned 4-Day Series SACA MVP Winners

Kyle Simmonds and Ernest Kemm end the CSA 4-Day Series with top honours in the SACA MVP rankings in the…

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Bosch and Brevis Lead the Charge After West Indies Series Victory

Following a successful 2-1 T20i series victory over the West Indies, the latest Proteas SACA MVP rankings showcase a significant…

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Domestic MVP Spotlight: Mhletywa Crowned T20 Knockout MVP

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) is pleased to announce and congratulate Alindile Mhletywa of the Eastern Cape Iinyathi, as the SACA MVP for the CSA T20 Knockout Challenge.

Mhletywa topped the tournament’s MVP rankings with a total of 101,912 points, edging out teammate Thozama Totana, 89,404 MVP points, and Free States Jacques Snyman on 88,972 MVP points.

His effectiveness with the ball was the driving force behind this impressive score, as his bowling contributions accounted for 74,821 of his total points. As one of the top bowlers in the competition, taking 15 wickets with best figures of 3/23 against Garden Route Badgers and maintaining a strong bowling average of 12.08.

SACA CEO Andrew Breetzke extended his congratulations, stating: “We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our division two domestic MVP winners. This T20 accolade for Alindile is a testament to his consistent, high-impact contribution, which is precisely what the objective SACA MVP rankings are designed to measure.”

In the Overall Rankings, Ernest Kemm of the Northern Cape Heat holds a commanding position at the top of the rankings. The all-rounder’s excellence across the 4-Day Domestic Series and white-ball cricket has set him apart from the pack, consistently accumulating valuable points in the season so far.

The SACA MVP ranking system is a crucial, internationally recognised statistical tool that objectively measures a player’s genuine performance and impact on the game. The rankings use a sophisticated algorithm, administered by cricket statistician Andrew Samson, that goes beyond numbers to quantify a player’s worth to their team’s success. It measures match-defining contributions in a game by awarding points for batting, bowling, captaining, and fielding achievements, which are weighted by the match context and the contribution’s importance.

This impartial system ensures that the players who truly perform when it matters most, regardless of their specialisation, are justly recognised as the most valuable players in domestic cricket.

The domestic season continues to showcase incredible talent. Stay tuned for the latest updates in the SACA MVP race.

CSA T20 Knockout Challenge SACA MVP Rankings as of 26 November 2025
Overall SACA MVP Rankings as of 26 November 2025
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Proteas Cricket Upgrades: Five Players Join the National Contract Ranks

SACA would like to congratulate the five domestic cricketers, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, and Nondumiso Shangase, who have reached a significant career milestone by successfully meeting the points threshold required for an upgrade to national contracted cricketer status. This achievement sees them join the ranks of contracted Proteas players, granting them the full benefits associated with a national contract until the end of the season.

The upgrade system rewards players for sustained performance and participation on the international stage. Domestic cricketers accumulate points by participating in international matches, and upon reaching a specific threshold, their contracts are upgraded in the month following the date they reach the required total. The threshold for men is 18 points, and for women is 12 points.

By crossing the respective threshold, Nondumiso Shangase becomes the first woman cricketer this season to be upgraded, joining her male counterparts in being elevated to fully contracted status for the remainder of the season.

The upgrade process ensures the continuous flow of talent from the domestic structures into the national setup, benefiting both the Proteas and the provincial cricket system. The national contract upgrade system offers a clear and aspirational line of sight for a domestic cricketer.

“I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Corbin, Dewald, Lhuan-dre, Matthew, and Nondumiso on achieving the national contract upgrade. The value of the system lies in creating an opportunity to earn a national contract even if a player is not part of the original centrally contracted list announced at the start of the season. We wish them all the very best as they continue on this upward trajectory and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on South African cricket.”

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Bosch Powers to Proteas SACA MVP Summit

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) has released the updated Proteas Men’s MVP rankings for the 2025/26 season following the conclusion of the tour to Pakistan.

Using the objective data from the CricViz-powered SACA MVP rankings to highlight the performance of individual players as the squad immediately shifts focus to the demanding Test series in India.

The rise of all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who leads the overall Proteas Men’s MVP with 269.943 MVP points. Bosch’s consistent high-impact performance across all formats, including Test, ODI, and T20I, confirmed his position as the season’s most valuable player thus far.

Looking at the format leaders, Wiaan Mulder remains the top-ranked player in the Test rankings with 154.959 MVP points. His red-ball form, anchored by a record individual score earlier in the season, ensures a strong core for the upcoming Test matches.

In the limited-overs formats, Dewald Brevis dominates the T20 International standings with 165.839 MVP points, reflecting his consistent strike-rate and boundary-hitting prowess in the shortest format.

Meanwhile, Keshav Maharaj is the most consistent performer in the One-Day International format, leading the ODI rankings with 66.483 MVP points for his ability to control the game and take key wickets.

“The Pakistan tour was a good exercise in building depth, and the SACA MVP rankings clearly indicate the resilience and individual capability that emerged,” said Andrew Breetzke, SACA CEO. “For an all-rounder like Corbin Bosch to lead the overall rankings speaks volumes about his individual value.”

The SACA MVP rankings, driven by the analytical partnership with CricViz, move beyond traditional statistics to deliver an objective measure of player influence. This sophisticated model assesses a player’s performance on every ball, factoring in match-defining moments, opposition strength, and the high-pressure context of tournament play, providing an accurate reflection of their objective value.

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Wolvaardt Climbs to Overall MVP Apex as Proteas Women

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) has confirmed the Proteas Women’s MVP rankings following the team’s historic journey to the Women’s ODI World Cup Final. The standings, powered by CricViz analytical data, confirm Laura Wolvaardt’s position at the top of the Proteas Women’s overall SACA MVP rankings, with Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk completing the top three after a remarkable ICC World Cup campaign.

Laura Wolvaardt holds onto her top spot in the overall Proteas Womens SACA MVP rankings on 195.685 MVP points. Her performance at the World Cup was record-shattering, as she finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer with a World Record 571 runs in a single edition. Her two centuries in the knockout stage, including a brilliant 169 in the semi-final against England and a resilient 101 in the final against India, demonstrated her leadership and class under the highest pressure.

Securing the second spot in the rankings was Marizanne Kapp with 119.272 MVP points. Kapp confirmed her position as one of the world’s premier all-rounders with game-changing performances throughout the World Cup. Her career-best 5/20 against England in the semi-final secured her place in history as the all-time leading wicket-taker in Women’s ODI World Cup history, with her consistent clutch contributions being pivotal to the Proteas’ final appearance.

Nadine de Klerk wrapped up her World Cup campaign in third position with a total of 104.807 MVP points. Her performances included an unbeaten 84 off just 54 balls against India during the World Cup, which set the record for the highest score by a batter from number seven or below in a Women’s World Cup match while chasing.

The SACA MVP rankings, driven by the analytical partnership with CricViz, move beyond traditional statistics to deliver an objective measure of player influence. This sophisticated model assesses a player’s performance on every ball, factoring in match-defining moments, opposition strength, and the high-pressure context of tournament play, providing an accurate reflection of their true value.

Andrew Breetzke, SACA CEO, commented: “This campaign was truly momentous, marking a historic pinnacle for our Proteas Women by reaching the World Cup Final. The quality of cricket played throughout this tournament has set a new, incredible benchmark for the future of the women’s game in South Africa, and the entire nation is profoundly proud of their outstanding resilience and skill.”

Proteas Women SACA MVP Rankings as of 4 November 2025
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