Two Indians nominated for ICC Player of the Month award for March 2026

Here's the Women’s Shortlist for ICC Player of the Month Award

Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)

The New Zealand skipper, Amelia Kerr, scored 176 runs at a strike-rate of 78.57 in four ODIs during the period while also grabbing 18 wickets with an economy rate of 3.77. She was the Player of the Series as New Zealand defeated Zimbabwe 3-0 in ODIs, taking seven for 34 in the second match. In six T20Is, she scored 276 runs at a strike-rate of 158.62 and took six wickets. She was also the Player of the Series in New Zealand’s 4-1 T20I series win over South Africa.

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Beth Mooney (Australia)

Mooney scored 171 runs in two ODIs - an unbeaten 106 in the final ODI of the series against India in Hobart and 65 against the West Indies in Basseterre. She scored 107 runs at a strike-rate of 128.91 in three T20Is that included a match-winning 79 off 55 deliveries in the first T20I against the West Indies in Kingstown.

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Ayabonga Khaka (South Africa)

The South Africa seam bowler Ayabonga Khaka was the leading wicket-taker in their T20I series in New Zealand, grabbing eight wickets in four matches. She followed her consistent performances with an outstanding haul of six for 56 in the first ODI in Christchurch.