Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney, Ayabonga Khaka Nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March
The International Cricket Council has shortlisted Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney, and Ayabonga Khaka for the Women’s Player of the Month award for March, recognising standout performances across formats.
Kerr delivered an exceptional all-round show, scoring 176 ODI runs and taking 18 wickets, alongside 276 T20I runs, guiding New Zealand to dominant series wins.
Mooney impressed with consistency, including an unbeaten 106 against India and a match-winning 79 versus West Indies.
Khaka led South Africa’s bowling charts with eight T20I wickets and a career-best 6/56 in an ODI against New Zealand.
Reactions
Cricket analysts praised Kerr’s dominance, calling her one of the most complete all-rounders in modern women’s cricket, while Mooney’s composure and Khaka’s precision earned global recognition.
The nominations highlight the rising competitiveness in women’s cricket, with players delivering match-winning performances across continents and formats.
With all three players in top form, the March award race reflects the growing depth and global appeal of the women’s game.
Our Final Thoughts
This nomination list showcases the evolving landscape of women’s cricket, where consistency and versatility are key. Kerr’s all-round brilliance sets a high benchmark, but Mooney’s reliability and Khaka’s bowling impact make this a closely contested race. The final result will underline the global growth of the sport.