Tristan Stubbs has further cemented his position at the top of the Proteas Men’s SACA MVP overall rankings after a superb performance in the recently concluded Test series against Bangladesh. The Proteas wrapped up the series with a convincing victory, placing the team in an excellent position in the ICC Test Championship.

Stubbs’ unbeaten 30 in the second innings of the first Test was particularly impressive, highlighting his ability to adapt to different match situations. His maiden Test century and a total of 159 runs in three innings contributed significantly to the team’s success.

With a series tally of 219.399 MVP points, Stubbs has extended his lead over Aiden Markram (168.794) and Kagiso Rabada (145.324), who currently holds the number one spot in the ICC Test Bowler Rankings.

The SACA Most Valuable Player Rankings takes into account expected performance on every ball according to CricViz’s extensive database. The algorithm calculates batting, bowling, and fielding performances as well as match-defining contributions, and it considers the historic performances of the venue where each fixture is being played. Therefore, providing a more accurate reflection of the top performers in the game compared to traditional batting and bowling averages.

Proteas SACA MVP rankings as of 1 November 2024: