The statistics that emanated from the Powerade Performance Tracker after the Centurion and Durban Cricket Tests against Sri Lanka have given valuable insight into individual Proteas player performances. The final figures will be used by Proteas conditioning coach, Rob Walter, to determine fitness levels of select players for the final Cape Town Test starting today.
The Powerade Performance Tracker was developed in 2001 by GPSport and is used around the world by many elite clubs across various sporting codes, but recently introduced into cricket by Powerade together with sports analysis company, FIKA Sports Management Systems.
The biometric measuring system includes GPS modules worn on match days by selected Proteas players. This system allows for the live transfer of data such as distance covered, speed, impact, acceleration and heart rate, all of which are critical in monitoring the performance of individual players.
“Through the GPS monitoring technology we receive loads of valuable data that help us effectively structure our training sessions and plan for the matches,” said Rob Walter. “We can analyze this data and determine a player’s fitness and conditioning as well as the physical impact and strain the body experiences during long bouts of strenuous physical activity. It is important to ensure that each player is in immaculate condition. This allows for meticulous planning of training sessions based on objective feedback and scientific data, ensuring that the body is never exposed to unnecessary physical strain.”
The statistics were first monitored during the Centurion Test with the following results:
FINAL ACCUMMULATIVE STATS AFTER THE CENTURION TEST
PLAYER SPRINTING JOGGING WALKING TOTAL
AB de Villiers 0.3km 7.1km 11.3km 18,7km
Graeme Smith 1.1km 3.0km 10.5km 14.6km
Morne Morkel 2.6km 9.2km 15.6km 27.3km
Dale Steyn 2.4km 7.3km 14.8km 24.6km
FINAL ACCUMMULATIVE STATS AFTER THE DURBAN TEST:
| Dale Steyn | Morne Morkel | Marchant de Lange | |
| ALL | TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL |
| DISTANCE WALKED | 32.0 | 34.2 | 30.0 |
| DISTANCE JOGGED | 15.1 | 16.1 | 16.0 |
| DISTANCE SPRINTED | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| TOTAL DISTANCE COVERED | 52.0 | 53.9 | 49.4 |
| AB De Villiers | Graeme Smith | Jacques Rudolph | |
| ALL | TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL |
| DISTANCE WALKED | 18.2 | 18.6 | 25.0 |
| DISTANCE JOGGED | 8.8 | 6.3 | 16.2 |
| DISTANCE SPRINTED | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| TOTAL DISTANCE COVERED | 27.2 | 25.0 | 42.1 |
PLAYERS THAT WILL BE WEARING THE GPS DEVICES IN CAPE TOWN ARE:
Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Morne Morkel, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn
“To gain a competitive edge in any sport the coach is reliant on a number of factors, the key being the performance of the players,” said Ismail Nanabhay, Senior Brand Manager Sports Drinks, “Through Powerade’s support, the Proteas fitness and conditioning coach, Rob Walter, will be able to monitor and evaluate how each player is performing enabling him to make critical decisions during play.”
The introduction of this biometric technology by the Proteas is significant as South Africa is currently experiencing harsh weather conditions which often change the dynamics of how a team prepares and competes on match day. Durban in particular is challenging on players as it is hot and humid and this tracking can help prevent over training, dehydration and fatigue.
POWERADE, CHOSEN BY CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA TO HYDRATE THE PROTEAS.
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