How did we design it?
In April 2006, the PCA set up its MVP Committee. During the 2006 season, the Committee carried out the following steps:
An overview of existing player related statistics - strengths and limitations. The engagement of a cross section of players to design an outline PCA player rankings concept and its objectives. The initial design of a formula to process a player's contribution to any match. The inputting of the first half of the season's scores. A mid-season review with 10 current players and a refinement of the formula. The completion of the 2006 domestic season's results. An end of season review - focusing on comparisons of performances.
Current, past first-class and international cricketers have been involved at every step of the design process. The PCA has invested hundreds of hours in the design and development of the ratings formula. It is truly reflective of the players' view of the game.
The Formula
The PCA MVP is a cumulative points system that rewards players for every run scored, every wicket taken and every catch held and, how well they do it. A player achieves bonus points based on certain criteria. An overview of the formula is set out below:
Batting + Bowling + Fielding + Captaincy + Winning = Total MVP points
Batting:
The basis of the batting points take into account runs scored, the rate scored at and the % of the team's total. Batting bonus points are achieved for:Reaching a century. Achieving a benchmark run-rate (varies per tournament, i.e. 1.5 runs per ball in the Twenty20). Scoring over 30% of a team's runs.
Bowling:
The basis for the bowling points take into account the number of wickets and economy rates. Bowlers achieve higher points for getting out higher order batsmen. Bowling bonus points are achieved for: Achieving a benchmark economy rate (varies per tournament, i.e. less than 6 runs per over in Twenty20). Taking 5 or more wickets in an innings. Bowling maidens.
Fielding:
Points are accumulated for:
Catches. Run outs - direct hits. Run outs - assists. Stumpings. Bonus for 5 fielding dismissals in an innings.
Captaincy: A captain of a winning side will receive a point's bonus.
Winning teams: All members of a winning team receive a point's bonus.