Khav Maharaj and Ngalemondo Mlaba Sweep Top Honors at Cricket South Africa Awards 2024-25
On a night ruled by a spin bowler, Keshav Maharaj and Nokela Mlaba He was a big winner Cricket South Africa (CSA) The awards will be brought home the famous male and female athlete of the year titles, respectively. The ceremony in Johannesburg celebrated top performers for the 2024-25 season. This has led the Protea men’s and women’s teams to reach their respective T20 World Cup finals.
Keshav Maharaj spin master wins male honor
Left-arm orthodox spinner Maharaj was recognized as SA Men’s Player of the Year, closing out a remarkable season with the ball in all formats. His test bowling was particularly outstanding as he claimed an astounding 40 wickets in just seven Tests between August 2024 and January 2025. These incredible performances included Chatogram and five-wicket hauls for GQEBERHA, and two four-wicket howls against the West Indies. His important contribution was also evident in the T20 World Cup, where he finished as South Africa’s third-highest wicket taker. This is the second time Maharaj has won this coveted award, first coming in 2022 and solidified his position as one of South Africa’s most consistent and impactful players.
The success of the test team was further celebrated with the captain Temba Bavuma He won the Test Player of the Year Award. His leadership and the second century during the summer summer against Sri Lanka and Pakistan were dedicated to the team’s journey. World Test Championship final. Babma was also awarded the SA Fan Player of the Year Award, a testament to his popularity and praise he ordered by the South African cricket masses.
Nonkululeko Mlaba’s superiority crowns her the Queen of the Night
On the women’s side, left-arm spinner MLABA was the indisputable star, “cleaning” the awards after four admiration. She was named SA Women’s Player of the Year, Women’s T20I Player of the Year, and Women’s Player of the Year. Her season highlights became the first South African woman to take a 10-wicket distance in a 10-wicket match in a Test match against the UK in December 2024 (10 at 157). She was also the second-highest wicket taker in the T20 World Cup 2024, showing off her brilliance in the shortest form of the game. Her emotional response to the award reflects the culmination of her hard work and the respect she gained from her peers.
Look at other prominent winners
- Men’s T20I Player of the Year: The award was sent to Fast Bowler Anrich Nortje For his outstanding performance as the team’s leading bowler at the T20 World Cup.
- Men’s ODI Player of the Year: Abuse of a major country that recently retired Heinrich Krasen He was recognized for his devastating blows and consistent running scores in the limited number of ODIs played.
- This year’s male athletes: Fast bowler with votes by his teammates Kagiso Rabada He received the prestigious award for his consistent influence and professionalism.
- This year’s international rookie: Pacer Ottnail Bertman He was recognized for his impressive and economical bowling at the T20 World Cup.
- Female ODI Player of the Year: All-around Annerie Derksen She was awarded for her outstanding performances, including the Maiden ODI century during the Tri series against India and Sri Lanka.
- International Women’s Newcomer of the Year: Young pacer Ayanda embedding We have received honors and informed us of the bright future of South African women’s cricket.
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