The Ottawa Valley Cricket Council has officially announced its Senior Awards 2025, recognizing standout performers across multiple divisions. The awards highlight players who delivered consistent performances with the bat, ball, and behind the stumps throughout the season.
Top Run Scorers Lead the Charts
In the Most Runs category, Manveer Chopra dominated across divisions with impressive consistency. He scored 652 runs in 15 games in the Challenge Division and followed it up with 596 runs in 12 matches in the Citizen Division. Sanjeev Paul also made his mark in the T20 Division with 545 runs in 13 games. These numbers reflect strong batting depth and reliability across formats.
Bowlers Make Their Impact
Nissar Khan led the Most Wickets list with 33 wickets in 16 matches in the Challenge Division. Satnam Singh and Manavdeep Singh followed with 27 and 21 wickets respectively in their divisions. Their performances show how crucial disciplined bowling remains in competitive cricket leagues.
Wicketkeepers Shine Behind the Stumps
In the Most Dismissals category, Umang Patel topped the Challenge Division with 17 dismissals. Jay Patel and Mani also delivered solid performances in their respective divisions. Sharp reflexes and awareness clearly made the difference here.
Award Ceremony Details
The council will host the official award ceremony on March 28, 2026, at Ben Franklin Place in Nepean. The event will bring together players, fans, and the local cricket community to celebrate the 2025 season.
Final Thoughts
These awards highlight real performances backed by official match data shared by OVCC. The numbers speak for themselves, and honestly, bowlers and batters both had their moment to shine. Now the big question remains, who will make this list in 2026?