The ICC has made a major announcement for cricket fans. South African star batsman Aiden Markram has been chosen as the ICC Player of the Month for June. The primary reason behind this honor was his outstanding performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
ICC Player of the Month Award: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Player of the Month award for June. This prestigious award has gone to South Africa's powerful batsman Aiden Markram and West Indies captain Hayley Matthews in the women's category. Both players delivered outstanding performances with bat and ball in June, securing memorable victories for their teams.
Aiden Markram becomes Player of the Month (Men's Category)
South African star batsman Aiden Markram won everyone's hearts with his impressive performance against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025. Markram has been awarded the ICC Player of the Month award for June for his outstanding batting and all-round performance.
Aiden Markram played a magnificent century innings of 136 runs off 207 balls in the World Test Championship final against Australia under difficult circumstances. Thanks to his innings, South Africa achieved the target of 282 runs and won the WTC title for the first time. Markram formed a crucial 147-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma for the third wicket. He also contributed with the ball in this historic final, taking one wicket in each innings.
Markram outperformed his nominated fellow players Kagiso Rabada and Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka for this award with his tremendous performance. He was also named Player of the Match for his innings in the WTC final.
Hayley Matthews' dominance continues in the women's category
In the women's category, West Indies women's team captain Hayley Matthews has once again won the ICC Player of the Month (Women’s Category) award with her excellent performance. The special thing is that Hayley Matthews has won this award for the fourth time in her career. She had previously won this title in November 2021, October 2023, and April 2024.
Hayley Matthews performed brilliantly in the ODI and T20 series against South Africa on home ground in June. She scored 104 runs in the three-match ODI series, including a brilliant half-century. Along with this, she also took four wickets in this series. After this, Hayley Matthews' outstanding performance continued in the T20 series as well. She scored a total of 147 runs with the help of two half-centuries and took two wickets. Due to this performance, she was also declared the Player of the Series in the T20 series.
Hayley Matthews included in the list of records
Hayley Matthews has now joined the select few players in women's cricket who have won the ICC Player of the Month title four times. Before her, Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has achieved this feat. Through this award, Hayley Matthews has surpassed b contenders like South Africa's Tazmin Brits and Afy Fletcher.
The ICC Player of the Month award is given every month to male and female cricketers based on their performance. Its purpose is to connect cricket fans around the world with the players who enhance the pride of their country with their excellent performance. Both Aiden Markram and Hayley Matthews have fully proved and justified this honor with their outstanding game.
