Nat Sciver-Brunt crowned Vitality IT20 Women’s Player of the Summer
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the Vitality IT20 Women’s Player of the Summer, topping the PCA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Rankings with 110.76 points, despite playing in only five of the eight matches due to injury.
The award, powered by OFX, is determined by an advanced performance algorithm using CricViz data and contextual factors such as venue history and match conditions.
🔹 Sciver-Brunt’s MVP-winning campaign
- 🏏 171 runs at an average of 42.75
- 🧤 7 catches and 1 run out
- 🎖️ 2 Match MVP awards
Her standout performances included:
- 55* off 30 balls vs West Indies, along with a catch – earning 39.51 MVP points in a nine-wicket win
- 66 off 42 balls vs India and two catches – despite a 97-run loss, earned 45.7 MVP points
The 32-year-old skipper started her captaincy tenure strongly, leading England to a 3-0 series win over the West Indies. However, an injury sidelined her for the final three games of the series against India.
🔹 Dunkley and Bell complete top three in MVP rankings
Sophia Dunkley finished second with 107.40 MVP points, scoring 259 runs at 43.17 and taking four catches. Her Match MVP performance against the West Indies featured a powerful 81* off 56 balls (12 fours), helping England to an eight-wicket victory.
Lauren Bell came third with 81.44 MVP points, thanks to 13 wickets at an average of 13.92. She earned 70.44 points through bowling alone, well ahead of the next closest bowler, Charlie Dean (28.47).
Bell’s highlight was her 2-17 in four overs against India in the second Vitality IT20, which secured her a Match MVP award and 26.21 points.
🔹 How the PCA MVP rankings work
The PCA MVP Rankings, powered by OFX, are designed to better reflect the actual impact of a player’s performance. The algorithm takes into account:
- 📊 Expected outcomes for each ball, based on CricViz data
- 📍 Venue-specific conditions and historical performances
- 🧠 Contextual value of match events
This gives a more comprehensive view than traditional averages, rewarding impact as well as consistency.
🔹 Sciver-Brunt leads international MVP table ahead of ODI series
Sciver-Brunt now leads the Overall Women’s International MVP table, heading into the ODI series against India. Sophia Dunkley and Tammy Beaumont sit second and third, respectively.
The focus now shifts to preparation for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted on home soil in England.
📊 View final IT20 and current International MVP tables here
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