Alana King's Stellar Ashes Performances Earn ICC Women's Player of the Month for February
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Synopsis
Alana King's exceptional performance in the Women’s Ashes has led her to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for February 2025, outshining her teammates and competitors. Her contributions were pivotal in Australia’s historic success.
Key Takeaways
- Alana King earned ICC Women’s Player of the Month for February 2025.
- She took nine wickets in a single Test match.
- King's win marks three consecutive months for Australian players.
- She acknowledged the collective effort of her teammates.
- Australia achieved a historic 16-0 sweep in the Women’s Ashes.
Dubai, March 12 (NationPress) Alana King’s extraordinary display during the Women’s Ashes has secured her the ICC Women’s Player of the Month title for February 2025. The Australian leg spinner triumphed over formidable contenders, including her teammate Annabel Sutherland and Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong, to earn this esteemed recognition.
This achievement continues Australia’s impressive streak in the award, following wins by Sutherland in December 2024 and Beth Mooney in January 2025, marking three successive months of Australian players claiming the honor.
For King, this is her inaugural ICC monthly accolade, and she was eager to acknowledge her teammates for their shared success.
“It’s been a significant summer for the girls, and we’re incredibly happy to have retained the Ashes as we did,” King stated. “I take pride in having contributed to that success and will cherish this series, particularly the Test match, for a long time. There’s no greater platform than an Ashes Test at the MCG, and I’m immensely thankful to have been part of it.”
King played a crucial role in Australia’s overwhelming victory over England in the one-off Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. She delivered a remarkable match haul of nine wickets for just 98 runs, leading Australia's impressive innings and 122-run win.
In the first innings, King dismantled England’s batting order with figures of 4-45, assisting in bowling the visitors out for 170. After Australia established a commanding 270-run advantage, she returned in the second innings with even more intensity, taking 5-53 to dismiss England for a mere 148. Her transformative spells were vital in ensuring Australia achieved a resounding series victory.
In addition to her bowling feats, King also shone in the field with two catches and a modest contribution of three runs with the bat. Her all-around performance was instrumental in Australia achieving a historic 16-0 sweep in the multi-format Women’s Ashes series.
