Shreyas Iyer Receives Nomination for ICC Men's Player of the Month - March
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Synopsis
Shreyas Iyer has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March, joining Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy, following impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Shreyas Iyer scored 172 runs in March, averaging 57.33.
- Rachin Ravindra made 151 runs and took three wickets.
- Jacob Duffy claimed 13 wickets in T20Is against Pakistan.
- Iyer's highest score was 79 against New Zealand.
- Duffy's best figures were 4/14 in Christchurch.
Dubai, April 8 (NationPress) - Indian cricket sensation Shreyas Iyer, alongside New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy, has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for March.
Iyer was pivotal in India's middle order during their victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign last month.
The right-handed batsman scored 172 runs in three ODIs throughout March, achieving an impressive average of 57.33 with a strike rate of 77.47, making him India's top scorer in the tournament.
His contributions were essential to India's unbeaten journey. Iyer’s best performance of 79 was against New Zealand in their Group A match, and he also scored a determined 45 against Australia in the semi-final, followed by a composed 48 in the final against the Black Caps, leading India to the title.
His knack for anchoring the innings and forming partnerships was crucial in navigating India through tense moments during the tournament.
Rachin Ravindra showcased his all-round prowess as New Zealand advanced to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
In March, he amassed 151 runs in three ODIs, boasting an average of 50.33 and a remarkable strike rate of 106.33, while also taking three wickets at an economical rate of 4.66.
His standout performance came in the semi-final against South Africa, where he scored a magnificent 108 - his second century of the tournament - forming a crucial 164-run partnership with Kane Williamson that propelled the Black Caps to a record total in the Champions Trophy.
With the ball, Ravindra exerted pressure through economical spells, taking a wicket in all three ODIs.
Jacob Duffy, the New Zealand pacer, had an exceptional March, particularly in the five-match T20I series at home against Pakistan.
Duffy emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the Black Caps' 4-1 series victory over Pakistan, securing 13 wickets at an average of 8.38 and an economy rate of 6.17.
His performances featured a fiery career-best 4/14 in the first match in Christchurch and another four-wicket haul (4/20) in the fourth match in Mount Maunganui, proving a challenge for the Pakistan batsmen throughout the series.
The 30-year-old's remarkable form also propelled him to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I bowling rankings.
Duffy added two wickets in the first ODI against Pakistan at the end of March, wrapping up with 15 wickets from just six matches throughout the month.
