Dominated in one night by spin bowlers, Keshav Maharaj And Nokela Mlaba Were the big winners with the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards, who, respectively, take the prestigious men’s and women’s player of the year home. The ceremony in Johannesburg celebrated the best artists of the 2024-25 season, with the Proteas men’s and women’s teams reaching the final of their respective T20 World Cups.
The spin control of Keshav Maharaj deserves the honor of the CEO
Left-arm Orthodox Spinner Maharaj was recognized as the Sa Men’s Player of the Year and ended a remarkable season with the ball over all sizes. His test bowling was particularly excellent, because he claimed a stunning 40 wickets in just seven tests between August 2024 and January 2025. These great achievements include a trek of five wicket in Chattogram and Gqberha and two four-wicking distance against the West Indies. His essential contributions were also clear in the T20 World Cup, where he finished as the third highest wicket tack in South Africa. This is the second time that Maharaj has earned this coveted prize, with the first in 2022, which strengthens his status as one of the most consistent and impactful players in South Africa.
The success of the test team was further celebrated with Captain Temba Bavuma Winning the Test Player of the Year Award. His leadership and two crucial centuries during the home summer, against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, were an important role in the journey of the team to the World Test Championship final. Bavuma also received the SA fans’ Player of the Year Award, proof of his popularity and admiration he orders from the South African cricket audience.
Non -Kululeko Mlaba’s Dominance crowns her the Queen of the Night
On the women’s side, the left arm spinner Mlaba was the undisputed star, “clean up” at the prizes with a stunning four awards. She was named the SA Women’s Player of the Year, the Women’s T20i player of the year and the player of the Women’s Player of the Year. A highlight of her season was to be the first South African woman to take a test match against England in December 2024 in a test match against England (10 to 157), a historical achievement that her cemented as a force to take into account. She was also the second highest wicket tack on the T20 World Cup 2024 and presented her sparkle in the shortest size of the game. Her emotional response to the prices reflected the highlight of her hard work and the respect she deserved from her colleagues.
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A look at other remarkable winners
- T20i player of the year for men: The price went to Fast Bowler Anrich Nortje For his striking version such as the leading bowler of the team on the T20 World Cup.
- ODI player of the year for men: Recently retired powerhouse batter Heinrich Klaasen was honored for his destructive hitting and consistent run scoring in the limited number of odis.
- Player of the Year of Gentlemen: In a vote by his colleagues, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada received the prestigious prize for its consistent impact and professionalism.
- International newcomer of the year: Pacer Ottneil Baartman was recognized for his impressive and economic bowling on the T20 World Cup.
- Ladies ODI player of the year: All -rounder Annerie Dekksen was granted for her striking versions, including a first ODI century during the Tri series against India and Sri Lanka.
- Newcomer of the Year of International Women: Young pacer Ayanda -embube received the honor and signal a bright future for cricket for South African women.
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