Sisanda Magala's fine 1-Day Cup form earns him MVP crown

Following a magnificent spell of form during the 1-Day Cup, Sisanda Magala has earned the title of the competition's Most Valuable Player.

Magala was part of the title-conquering Lions team, and according to the South African Cricketers' Association (Saca), "Magala has consistently produced match-winning performances this season, but it was his dominance in the CSA 1-Day Cup that propelled him to the top spot in both the Overall and the 1-Day Cup rankings".

The Lions beat the Titans by three wickets in a pulsating final on Wednesday. Magala emerged as the competition's top wicket taker.

"It is a great feeling to be named the SACA MVP for the season. I have put a lot of work into my game this season. It has not been easy for me but to get the recognition as the MVP for the season means I am doing something right," said Magala.

"The SACA MVP is a player property we have been administering for players for over ten years and each year the performances keep improving," said SACA CEO Andrew Breetzke.

Elsewhere, in the 4-Day Series, Simon Harmer marked his return to local domestic cricket by taking home the red-ball MVP.  A number of superb performances with the ball eventually earned him a call up to the national team.

As the leading wicket-taker, he managed to hold off Western Province left-arm spinner, Kyle Simmonds, who was hot on his heels from the second last round of the competition.  

Boland Rocks captain, Pieter Malan, topped the rankings in the shortest format. Malan was in top form throughout the competition, earning a total of 123.981 points.

It was his performance in the final that secured him as the competition MVP, only 25 935 points ahead of Warriors youngster Tristan Stubbs, who finished in second position in the