{"id":19939,"date":"2025-08-01T13:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T11:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=19939"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:07:24","slug":"csa-awards-maharaj-mlaba-dominate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/csa-awards-maharaj-mlaba-dominate\/","title":{"rendered":"CSA Awards 2024\/25: Maharaj Dominates as Mlaba Steals the Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Thursday night honoured the country\u2019s top cricketing talent across all formats. It highlighted a mix of seasoned stars and emerging players. Among the big winners, Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj took home the coveted Player of the Year award. He had an outstanding season that played a pivotal role in the nation\u2019s World Test Championship success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A Night To Remember! \u2728<br><br>The Cricket South Africa Awards 2025 came alive with spectacular performances that lit up the stage and stirred the soul \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<br><br>From powerful vocals to electric dance moves, the evening was a true showcase of South African talent. All in the spirit of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WV2vV0tvkz\">pic.twitter.com\/WV2vV0tvkz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProteasWomenCSA\/status\/1951240220743000532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keshav-maharaj-crowned-player-of-the-year\">Keshav Maharaj Crowned Player of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maharaj\u2019s consistent brilliance, especially in Test cricket, was on full display throughout the season. His remarkable performance in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/proteas-earnings-revealed-after-victory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Test Championship<\/a> final at Lord\u2019s against Australia was impressive. Along with 40 Test wickets at an average of 20.57, he solidified his place at the top. Beyond Tests, Maharaj contributed significantly in limited overs. He added 14 wickets in T20s and impressed in the few ODIs he played. This marked his second time winning the Men\u2019s Player of the Year in three seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The SA Men\u2019s Player of the Year award goes to Keshav Maharaj! \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\udfc6 <br><br>The ultimate honour in recognition of a season of excellence, leadership, and world-class performances across formats. \ud83d\udd25 <br><br>A true ambassador of South African cricket. \ud83c\udfcf <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CSAAwards2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CSAAwards2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WozaNawe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#WozaNawe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ss32YVOAl1\">pic.twitter.com\/Ss32YVOAl1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProteasMenCSA\/status\/1951004245643370631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1539428451\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temba-bavuma-shines-on-home-soil\">Temba Bavuma Shines on Home Soil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proteas captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/temba-bavuma-backs-rabada-to-return-stronger-after-drug-ban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temba Bavuma<\/a> was also a standout figure. He scooped the Test Player of the Year award and the SA Fans\u2019 Player of the Year title. His leadership and performances in the longest format earned him widespread acclaim. Meanwhile, pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada was recognised by his fellow players. He received the Men\u2019s Players\u2019 Player of the Year award for his consistent impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-white-ball-specialists-and-rising-stars\">White-Ball Specialists and Rising Stars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the limited-overs categories, Heinrich Klaasen, who recently retired, was named Men\u2019s ODI Player of the Year for his exceptional 50-over performances. Anrich Nortje was honoured as the Men\u2019s T20I Player of the Year. He showcased his pace and wicket-taking prowess. The International Men\u2019s Newcomer of the Year went to Ottniel Baartman, signalling the arrival of fresh talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3192930724\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-women-s-cricket-dominated-by-nonkululeko-mlaba\">Women\u2019s Cricket Dominated by Nonkululeko Mlaba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The night belonged equally to the women\u2019s game, with Nonkululeko Mlaba emerging as the star of the evening. The left-arm spinner clinched four prestigious awards: SA Women\u2019s Player of the Year, Women\u2019s Players\u2019 Player of the Year, Women\u2019s T20I Player of the Year, and the Women\u2019s Best Delivery Award. Her consistent bowling across formats was vital for the Proteas Women. This was highlighted by her maiden 10-wicket haul in Test cricket and her record-breaking wicket tally at the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup. She took 16 wickets in T20Is at an average of 18.62 and 15 ODI wickets at 22. Her achievements underline her all-format value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The SA Women\u2019s Player of the Year award goes to Nonkululeko Mlaba! \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\udfc6 <br><br>An unmatched accolade that honours outstanding impact across formats. <br><br>A player who is a true role model and champion for South African women\u2019s cricket. \ud83c\udfcf\ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CSAAwards2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CSAAwards2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WozaNawe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#WozaNawe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6f6z0GgO8R\">pic.twitter.com\/6f6z0GgO8R<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProteasWomenCSA\/status\/1951004347900534859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-female-standouts\">Other Female Standouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayanda Hlubi earned the International Women\u2019s Newcomer of the Year award. All-rounder Annerie Dercksen was named Women\u2019s ODI Player of the Year. The domestic scene saw Kayla Reyneke (T20 Player of the Season) and Sun\u00e9 Luus (50-over Player of the Season) also recognised for their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4148031655\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domestic-and-special-awards\">Domestic and Special Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards extended beyond international cricket. They recognised outstanding domestic performances and coaching excellence. Additionally, notable bowling deliveries that caught the eye were awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-full-list-of-csa-proteas-awards-2024-25-winners\">Full List of CSA Proteas Awards 2024\/25 Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Men<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International Newcomer of the Year: Ottniel Baartman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T20 International Player of the Year: Anrich Nortje<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODI Player of the Year: Heinrich Klaasen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test Player of the Year: Temba Bavuma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players\u2019 Player of the Year: Kagiso Rabada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SA Player of the Year: Keshav Maharaj<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International Newcomer of the Year: Ayanda Hlubi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T20 International Player of the Year: Nonkululeko Mlaba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODI Player of the Year: Annerie Dercksen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players\u2019 Player of the Year: Nonkululeko Mlaba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SA Player of the Year: Nonkululeko Mlaba<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Men\u2019s Best Delivery Fuelled by KFC: Nandre Burger to Mikyle Louis \u2013 WI vs SA 2nd Test (15\u201317 August, WI 1st innings 1.6 overs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women\u2019s Best Delivery Fuelled by KFC: Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sobhana Mostary \u2013 ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-218668587\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrating-the-future-of-cricket-in-the-country\">Celebrating the Future of Cricket in the Country<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CSA Awards night not only recognised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/cricket\/maharaj-crowned-sa-player-of-the-year-all-the-csa-awards-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best performers<\/a>. It also showcased the emerging talent ready to carry the country\u2019s cricket forward. From seasoned champions like Maharaj and Bavuma to rising stars such as Baartman and Mlaba. The awards encapsulated the passion and skill driving cricket in the country today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blend of international stars, domestic achievers, and young prospects ensures the game continues to flourish at every level. It promises exciting times ahead for fans and players alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/csa-awards-2025-full-list-of-nominees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSA Awards 2025: Full List of Nominees Featuring Rabada, Bavuma, and Mlaba<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Thursday night honoured the country\u2019s top cricketing talent across all formats. It highlighted a mix of seasoned stars and emerging players. 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