In one night spin bowlers dominated, Keshav Maharaj And Nonkululeko Mlaba But there were big winners Cricket South Africa (CSA) The awards, respectively, are taking home to the title of the year of men and women players. The ceremony in Johannesburg celebrated the top artists of the 2024–25 season, which saw that Proties men and women teams reached their respective T20 World Cup finals.
Keshav Maharaj’s spin mastery earns the honor of top men
The left-arms orthodox spinner Maharaj was recognized as the SA Mains Player of the Year, which was shutting down a remarkable weather with the ball in all formats. His Test bowling was especially outstanding, as he claimed 40 wickets in just seven tests between August 2024 and January 2025. These stellar demonstrations included five wicket races in the chatogram and two-four-wicket halls against Gakbera and West Indies. His significant contribution to the T20 World Cup was also clear, where he ended as South Africa’s third biggest wicket -taker. This is the second time Maharaj has earned this prestigious award, with the first time in 2022, strengthened his position as one of South Africa’s most consistent and influential players.
Test team success was further celebrated with Captain Temba Bavuma Winning Test Player of the Year Award. His leadership and two important centuries against Sri Lanka and Pakistan during the summer of the house played an important role in the team’s visit. World test championship Last. Bavuma also received the SA Fans Player of the Year Award, a will for his popularity and South African Cricket Public.
Nonkululeko Mlaba’s dominance crown her of night queen
In favor of women, left -arm spinner Mlaba “cleaning up” in awards with four praise. She was named SA Women Player of the Year, Women’s T20 year of the year and women’s players Player of the Year. In a Test match against England in December 2024 (157), a 10-wicket race for her 10-wicket race became the first South African woman, a historical achievement that cemented her as a force. She was the second biggest wicket in the T20 World Cup 2024, showing her talent in the shortest format of the game. His emotional response to the awards showed his hard work and the honor that has earned from his colleagues.
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A look at other notable winners
- T20i Player of Men of the Year: This award went to fast bowler Enrich Nortze For his standout performance as the team’s lead bowler in the T20 World Cup.
- ODI player of men of the year: Recently retired powerhouse batter Heinrich klassen It was honored for its destructive hitting and frequent run-scoring, which were played in limited number of ODIs.
- Men players of year players: In one vote by his colleagues, fast bowler Kagiso rabada He received the prestigious award for his frequent impact and professionalism.
- International newcomer of the year: Pacer Otnil bartman He was recognized for his impressive and economical bowling in the T20 World Cup.
- Women ODI player year: All -round Aniri Durkson His standout was honored for performance, including a young one-day century during the three-series against India and Sri Lanka.
- International Woman Newcomer of the Year: Young pacer Ayanda Hlubi Honor, indicating a bright future for South African women’s cricket, received respect.
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