ICC Announces Nominees for Women’s Player of the Month – May 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025. This selection recognizes exceptional performances from athletes representing the West Indies, South Africa, and India.

Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

Hayley Matthews, the captain of the West Indies team, carried her strong play from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan into May. She was a dominant force during the team’s white-ball tour of England.

T20I Series Performance

In the three-match T20I series, Matthews was the leading performer, amassing 177 runs with a strike rate of 137.20 and an average of 88.50. Additionally, she took three wickets and was named Player of the Series.

ODI Performance

Matthews continued her all-around excellence into the first of three ODIs against England, where she contributed 48 runs and secured two wickets.

Chloe Tyron (South Africa)

Chloe Tyron played a vital role in South Africa’s campaign during the ODI tri-series against India and Sri Lanka.

ODI Tri-Series Stats

Tyron accumulated 176 runs in three ODIs, averaging 58.66, and claimed six wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5 runs per over.

Key Performance Against Sri Lanka

Her most notable effort was in South Africa’s final match against Sri Lanka, where she scored 74 crucial runs to help her team exceed 300. She also achieved her first ODI five-wicket haul, ending with 5/34.

Jemimah Rodrigues (India)

Jemimah Rodrigues, the dynamic Indian batter, was pivotal in her team’s successful tri-series campaign in Sri Lanka.

Tri-Series Impact

Rodrigues scored 204 runs in the last three matches, delivering a critical innings in the final that secured India the trophy ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Standout Performance

Rodrigues shone brightly in the semi-final clash against South Africa, notching her second ODI century with a remarkable 123 off 101 balls, including 15 boundaries and one six.

Contribution in the Final

In the final against Sri Lanka, she added 44 important runs, helping India reach a commanding total and secure a 97-run victory.