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November 5, 2025March 17, 2026

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

September 23, 2025March 17, 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.”