Jimmy wins MVP award

Star CricX and Otago Volts all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has finished top of this years Ford Trophy One-Day MVP rankings.

Despite not participating in the final of the Ford Trophy, Jimmy Neesham has finished at the top of the Fujitsu Heat Pumps MVP rankings for the 50 over format. Neesham has prospered for the southern side this season following his move to the Volts, which has not paid the ultimate reward as Neesham can now claim to be the Fujitsu Heat Pumps Most Valuable Player for the Ford Trophy.

It was Neesham's efforts with both bat and ball that saw him take out the MVP honour, finishing the competition with 14 wickets and 205 runs (at an average of 51.25). Neesham can be particularly proud of his MVP winning performance as he played in only seven matches compared to the ten in which second placed Anaru Kitchen had the chance to play. With the expanded finals series and a number of rain affected matches the MVP tables have an unusual mix of matches played by various players.

However, no one can deny the Otago all rounder the honour to the MVP title as he was also the highest placed player in the average points per match (minimum of 5 games).

Fujitsu Heat Pumps MVP top 10 for the Ford Trophy

Overall

Jimmy Neesham - 110.57
Anaru Kitchen - 97.83
James Franklin - 83.36
Gareth Hopkins - 82.14
Mitchell McClenaghan - 80.53
Anton Devcich - 79.88
Colin Munro - 79.13
Brad Cachopa - 78.30
Matt Henry - 77.45
Matthew Sinclair - 77.22

Bowling

Mitchell McClenaghan - 74.64
Andy McKay - 64.22
Jimmy Neesham - 63.58
Matt Henry - 56.22
Michael Mason - 50.08
Ian Butler - 49.20
Andre Adams - 43.52
Ryan McCone - 43.00
Bevan Small - 42.05
James Franklin - 41.65

Batting

Anaru Kitchen - 73.38
Brad Cachopa - 68.30
Matthew Sinclair - 64.22
Craig Cumming - 63.19
Colin Munro - 62.02
Michael Papps - 58.31
Tom Latham - 58.03
Anton Devcich - 56.34
Neal Parlane - 52.53
George Worker - 52.33Leading

Fujitsu Heat Pumps MVP performances per team

Central Stags

1. Matthew Sinclair - 77.22 ; 10th overall
2. Michael Mason - 63.92 ; 19th overall
3. Dean Robinson - 56.30 ; 24th overall
Batting: Matthew Sinclair
Bowling: Michael Mason

Auckland Aces

1. Anaru Kitchen - 97.83 ; 2nd overall
2. Gareth Hopkins - 82.14 ; 4th overall
3. Mitchell McClenaghan - 80.53 ; 5th overall
Batting: Anaru Kitchen
Bowling: Mitchell McClenaghan

Otago Volts

1. Jimmy Neesham - 110.57 ; 1st overall
2. Nathan McCullum - 74.95 ; 11th overall
3. Craig Cumming - 71.71 ; 12th overall
Batting: Craig Cumming
Bowling: Jimmy Neesham

Canterbury Wizards
1. Matt Henry - 77.45; 9th overall
2. Tom Latham - 69.03 ; 15th overall
3. Andrew Ellis - 62.79 ; 21st overall
Batting: Tom Latham
Bowling: Matt Henry

Wellington Firebirds
1. James Franklin - 83.36 ; 3rd overall
2. Andy McKay - 69.11; ; 14th overall
3. Harry Boam - 68.73 16th overall
Batting: Michael Papps
Bowling: Andy McKay

Northern Knights
1. Anton Devcich - 79.88; 6th overall
2. James Marshall - 56.47; 23rd overall
3. Hamish Marshall - 54.65 ; 27th overall
Batting: Anton Devcich
Bowling: Graeme Aldridge

Check out the complete Fujitsu Heat Pumps MVP rankings for the Ford Trophy