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Mustard posts new MVP record - 13/08/12

Phil Mustard’s match-winning efforts in the CB40 this weekend saw him record the highest individual points score in the history of the FTI Most Valuable Player Rankings.

The Durham left-hander blasted 143 runs from just 91 balls against Surrey on Saturday before picking up two catches and two stumpings as his side won by 156 runs.

His performance earned him 45.10 points in the rankings system, run by the Professional Cricketers’ Association as a statistical benchmark to judge each player in relation to his peers.

Just 24 hours later he helped himself to another century and a stumping against Glamorgan that added another 33.19 to his MVP total – taking his weekend tally to a remarkable 78.29 points.

Mustard’s total against Surrey was over five MVP points more than the previous best in the CB40 competition, posted by Grant Flower of Essex against Gloucestershire in May 2010.

His knock included 12 fours and seven sixes, and contributed 47.99% of Durham’s total. He then caught Jason Roy and Zander de Bruyn at the wicket, and stumped Gary Wilson and Rory Burns as the visitors were bowled out for 156 in just 29.1 overs.

The 107 runs he plundered against Glamorgan in a Durham total of 307 came off 61 balls, and included nine fours and four sixes.

He now tops the overall FTI MVP rankings in the CB40, and is sixth overall across all competitions in 2012. He is also sixth in the all-time points table, having not even featured in the top ten at the start of the season.

PCA Assistant Chief Executive, Jason Ratcliffe, said, “A fantastic all-round weekend for The Colonel! Two back-to-back centuries scored at rapid rates, contributing catches and stumpings, and to top it off setting a new MVP record.

“Now in their sixth year, the FTI MVP rankings are an increasingly important marker for both players and coaches alike with key elements being taking into account for contract negotiations.

“The FTI MVP rankings are an important marker for both players and coaches alike, and Phil has now set the standard in limited overs cricket for the others to follow.”

The rankings reward players for every run scored, every wicket taken and every catch held. There are also bonuses awarded to those whose runs and wickets contribute to a win for the team, with captains earning points for their command of the side.

Bowlers receive higher marks for, among other things, good economy rates, bowling maidens and for dismissing batsmen higher up the order. There are also bonuses for five or more dismissals in an innings.

In addition, batting points are handed out for high run rates and the percentage of the team’s runs each batsman contributes. Fielding points are awarded for catches, run outs and stumpings.

Top 10 points scorers in the history of the FTI MVP rankings

	Player	Date	Opponents	Performance	MVP Points
1	Phil Mustard	11/08/12	Surrey	143 runs off 91 balls, 2 stumpings and 2 catches	45.10
2	Grant Flower	09/05/10	Gloucestershire	116 runs off 103 balls, 2 for 32 and 2 catches	39.49
3	Tom Smith	29/08/11	Nottinghamshire	117 runs off 104 balls, 4 for 48 and 1 catch	39.10
4	James Taylor	25/07/10	Warwickshire	103 runs off 95 balls and 4 for 61	38.45
5	Ryan ten Doeschate	03/05/10	Derbyshire	109 runs off 62 balls, 2 for 66	37.24
6	Alex Gidman	30/08/10	Netherlands	104 runs off 115 balls, 2 for 23 and 1 run out	37.24
7	Ian Blackwell	02/05/11	Leicestershire	98 runs off 64 balls and 3 for 49	37.13
8	Wes Durston	02/05/11	Yorkshire	95 runs off 99 balls, 3 for 25 and 1 catch	37.02
9	Marcus Trescothick	23/08/08	Gloucestershire	184 runs off 112 balls	36.93
10	Robert Nicol	27/07/12	Netherlands	133 runs off 113 balls, 1 for 26 and 2 catches	36.42

Clydesdale Bank 40 Points 2012
	Player	County	Batting	Bowling	Field	Capt.	Wins	Pld	Pts	Average
1	Mustard, Phil	Durham	110.91	0.00	35	0	5.0	9	151	16.77
2	Patel, Samit	Notts	58.20	62.37	2	0	5.0	10	128	12.76
3	Durston, Wes	Derbyshire	59.12	45.23	7	0	4.0	11	115	10.49
4	Carberry, Michael	Hants	100.66	2.60	1	0	4.0	6	108	18.04
5	Swart, Michael	Netherlands	60.05	39.87	3	0	5.0	10	108	10.79
6	Hughes, Phillip	Worcs	102.81	0.00	3	0	2.0	8	108	13.48
7	Moore, Stephen	Lancs	91.68	0.00	4	0	7.0	9	103	11.41
8	Ali, Moeen	Worcs	42.80	53.70	2	0	3.0	10	102	10.15
9	Davies, Steven	Surrey	50.15	0.00	42	0	5.0	9	97	10.79
10	Ballance, Gary	Yorks	84.81	0.00	5	0	4.0	8	94	11.73

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