The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) recognizes Leah Jones, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg, and Kayla Reyneke as the inaugural recipients of the Women’s SACA MVP awards. Their consistent performances have marked a significant achievement in the women’s domestic cricket season.

Leah Jones: Overall SACA MVP
Leah Jones of Western Province has emerged as the overall SACA MVP, showcasing her all-round ability and astute captaincy. Her leadership has been instrumental, complemented by regular wicket-taking throughout the season.

Jones, a right-arm medium pacer, excelled in the T20 format, finishing third in the rankings. She claimed 14 wickets in 9 innings in the Pro20 Series and 14 wickets in 10 matches in the 50-over format, demonstrating her consistency and impact.

Jones finished the overall rankings on 230,10 MVP points, narrowly edging out Dolphins’ Alexander Candler (227,380 MVP points) and Titans all-rounder, Suné Luus (225,502 MVP points).

Nicolien Janse Van Rensburg: Limited Overs Dominance
In the Limited Overs format, Nicolien Janse Van Rensburg of the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers secured the SACA MVP title. Her stellar bowling performance against the Knights, where she claimed five wickets, was the catalyst that propelled her to the top of the rankings and placed her among only nine players to achieve this feat this season.

Van Rensburg’s contributions with both bat and ball throughout the campaign solidified her position as a key player. Janse van Rensburg finished top of the rankings on 143,757 MVP Points, closely followed by Dolphins Alexander Candler on 143,732 MVP Points and Suné Luus on 132,449 MVP Points.

Kayla Reyneke: T20 Triumph
Western Province’s Kayla Reyneke topped the T20 rankings with 145,545 MVP points. Reyneke finished the Pro20 Series as the leading wicket-taker, claiming 14 wickets in 7 matches at an impressive average of 8.64. Titans’ Elize-Mari Marx finished second with 119,800 MVP points, followed by Leah Jones in third with 118,044 MVP points.

These outstanding performances highlight the depth of talent and competitive spirit in South African women’s domestic cricket, with Jones, Van Rensburg, and Reyneke leading the way.
Domestic Women SACA MVP Rankings as of 24 March 2025: