Two strong performances with the ball in the State Shield competition have seen English professional Graham Napier move to the top of the overall State MVP rankings. The State Wellington Firebird took 3 for 47 against the State Central Stags, and 4 for 40 against the State Auckland Aces in the last week. Napier backed up his bowling with a fine half century against the Stags.
Despite suffering their first loss of the season to the State Otago Volts, State Central Stags players Mathew Sinclair and Ewen Thompson remain high on the overall MVP table. Sinclair scored a fine 92 in the victory over the Firebirds, whilst Ewen Thompson has been on duty for the BLACKCAPS this week. State Central Stags wicket keeper Bevan Griggs has moved to the top of the fielding table after taking two catches and a stumping in the victory over Wellington.
MVP TOP FIVE AT A GLANCE
1. Napier, Graham (WLN) 156.20 points
2. Sinclair, Mathew (CD) 144.37
3. Thompson, Ewen (CD) 139.83
4. Franklin, James (WLN) 131.58
5. De Grandhomme, Colin (AKL) 126.23
STATE Shield top five
1. Napier, Graham (WLN) 65.15 points
2. Sinclair, Mathew (CD) 43.79
3. Yovich, Joseph (ND) 42.90
4. Woodcock, Luke (WLN) 36.81
5. Diamanti, Brendon (CAN) 34.07
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