Who are the nominees for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month?

Synopsis

Discover the standout performances of Muneeba Ali, Orla Prendergast, and Iris Zwilling, who have been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award. Their exceptional skills and contributions in August 2025 have made them contenders for this prestigious honor.

Key Takeaways

Muneeba Ali achieved her second T20I century.
Orla Prendergast was the leading run-scorer in the series against Pakistan.
Iris Zwilling excelled as a wicket-taker in the Europe Qualifier.
All three players showcased exceptional skills and contributed significantly to their teams.
This recognition highlights the growth of women's cricket worldwide.

New Delhi, Sep 8 (NationPress) Pakistan's Muneeba Ali, Ireland's Orla Prendergast, and Netherlands' Iris Zwilling have been nominated for the prestigious ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for August 2025.

In the T20I series against Ireland, Muneeba achieved her second T20I century—only the second ever by a Pakistani woman in this format—by scoring 100 runs off 68 balls in the third match. Notably, her first T20I hundred also came against Ireland during the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter struck 14 boundaries and a six, demonstrating both finesse and strength at the crease. She concluded the series as Pakistan's second-highest run-scorer, averaging 66 runs, with only Orla surpassing her.

Orla, on the other hand, continued her impressive form with remarkable performances in the T20I series against Pakistan and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, accumulating 244 runs at an average of 48.80 and a strike rate of 127.08, while also taking seven wickets in August.

She played a crucial role in Ireland's 2-1 series victory over Pakistan, emerging as the leading run-scorer with 144 runs in three innings, which included two half-centuries. Additionally, she excelled in the wicket department, claiming four wickets and was honored as Player of the Series.

Orla carried her momentum into the Europe Qualifiers, where she contributed another 100 runs and three wickets across five matches, solidifying her position as a key player for Ireland.

On a different note, Iris stood out at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, leading the Netherlands to four victories in six matches. She was particularly impactful with her bowling, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4.65.

Her best performances included 3-14 against Germany and 3-6 against Italy. The 22-year-old also contributed with the bat, scoring 39 runs at a strike rate of 121.87 from the lower middle order, showcasing her abilities as a genuine all-rounder for the Netherlands.

Point of View

I firmly believe that celebrating the achievements of our female athletes is crucial for the growth of women's cricket. The nominations of Muneeba, Orla, and Iris highlight the increasing competitiveness and talent within the sport, inspiring future generations.