Keshav Maharaj has claimed the top sport in the Proteas SACA MVP Test rankings following a successful clean sweep over Sri Lanka in the recently concluded home Test series.
The Proteas spinner achieved a significant milestone by completing his tenth Test five-for and his fourth at St George’s Park to secure a 2-0 series victory. This win boosts South Africa to the summit of the World Test Championship standings, surpassing Australia.
Maharaj tops the table on 142.281, followed by Proteas SACA MVP Overall leader Tristan Stubbs on 134.12 MVP points and Kagiso Rabada on 126.679 MVP points.
The Proteas SACA MVP is determined through a systematic process that considers various factors, including player performance, match impact, and contextual factors. The model, backed by CricViz’s extensive historical database, is designed to account for the nuances of the game, such as different playing conditions, opposition strengths, and match phases.
With two crucial home games against Pakistan on the horizon, South Africa aims to maintain their winning momentum. A continued string of victories could secure their place in the World Test Championship final.
Proteas Men SACA MVP Overall rankings as of 10 December 2024:
Proteas Men SACA MVP Overall rankings as of 10 December 2024:
