WP Cricket honours winners at 2024/25 WPCA awards

Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) CEO Corrie van Zyl congratulated the winners at the annual WPCA awards held at World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground on Wednesday. The event was a chance to look back on and celebrate a successful season for both the men’s and women’s World Sports Betting Western Province teams in a night full of sparkle and excitement.

WP Cricket also held an amateur awards ceremony on Saturday morning, to celebrate the best players from club cricket.

WPCA President, Johannes Adams, echoed the celebratory mood, stating: “Last night was a testament to the incredible talent and hard work within our system. From our club cricketers to our professional stars, these awards highlight the depth of passion for the game in Western Province. We are not just building winning teams but also nurturing the future of South African cricket.”

The WSB Women’s team had a very successful season, keeping their Hollywoodbets Pro20 title and finishing second in the Hollywoodbets Pro50.

Meanwhile, the men’s team had a solid CSA T20 Challenge, finishing fourth. The tournament also saw WSB Western Province opener Eddie Moore become the top scorer with 328 runs. The Boys in Blue also finished fifth in the CSA 4-Day Series, where left-arm spinner Kyle Simmons took 25 wickets in just four matches.

The spotlight was on Girls in Blue bowler Kayla Reyneke and Boys in Blue allrounder George Linde, who each won two and three awards respectively. Reyneke took home the WSB WP Women’s Young Player of the Year and the WSB WP Women’s T20 Player of the Year, while Linde claimed the WSB WP Men’s Player of the Year, WSB WP Men’s 4-Day Player of the Year and WSB WP Player’s Player of the Year.

After a stellar season of big hits, Moore was named WSB WP Men’s T20 Player of the Year, while Simmonds received the WSB WP Men’s 50-Over Player of the Year award.

In the women’s team awards, Faye Tunnicliffe won the WSB WP Women’s 1-Day Cup Player of the Year, while captain Leah Jones took home the WSB WP Women’s Player of the Year and WSB WP Players Player of the Year awards.

Van Zyl used the occasion to celebrate the successes of the past season in both professional and amateur cricket. “These awards are a fitting tribute to a season of tremendous effort and achievement across our entire cricketing community,” said Van Zyl. “Celebrating our amateur club stars on Saturday and our professionals yesterday showcases the vibrant health of WP cricket. I congratulate every winner and thank all players, coaches, and staff for their dedication.”

List of awards

World Sports Betting Western Province Men

WSB Western Province 4-Day Player of the Year – George Linde.

WSB WP T20 Player of the Year – Eddie Moore.

WSB WP Men’s One Day Cup Player of the Year – Kyle Simmonds.

WSB WP Men’s Players’ Player of the Year – George Linde.

WSB WP Men’s Player of the Year – George Linde.

World Sports Betting Western Province Women

WSB WP Women’s Young Player of the Year – Kayla Reyneke.

WSB WP Women’s 1 Day Cup Player of the Year – Faye Tunnicliffe.

WSB WP Women’s Player of the Year – Leah Jones.

WSB WP Women’s T20 Player of the Year – Kayla Reyneke.

WSB WP Women’s Players’ Player of the Year – Leah Jones.

Meanwhile, The WPCA and Yo Yoga have announced an exciting new partnership centred on promoting health and wellness, offering mutual benefits to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

This partnership marks a strategic milestone for WPCA, providing our professional teams the World Sports Betting Western Province Men and Women with access to world-class yoga expertise and wellness experiences.

Yo Yoga classes are designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility and find your inner calm, all while sweating out toxins and leaving you feeling energized.

They offer a variety of heated and unheated classes, including Hot 26, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced yogi, our experienced teachers are here to guide you on your journey to health and wellness.

Van Zyl expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “This is a forward-thinking partnership that aligns perfectly with our commitment to high performance and holistic player development. Integrating yoga into our training regimens will be a game-changer for our athletes, enhancing their flexibility, mental focus and recovery processes. We are delighted to partner with Yo Yoga to provide our players with these invaluable resources.”

Karen Venter, owner of Yo Yoga, also expressed her excitement.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with WP Cricket to support the health and wellbeing of their players. Yoga builds strength, improves flexibility, sharpens focus and helps athletes recover faster, so they can give their all when it matters most. We can’t wait to see how WP Cricket benefits from adding yoga to their training mix."