South Africa’s Aiden Markram and West Indies captain Hayley Matthews have been named ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for June 2025, following a series of standout performances on the international stage.
Markram powers South Africa to WTC Final glory
Markram claimed the men’s award ahead of teammate Kagiso Rabada and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, earning recognition for his Player of the Match effort in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s.
The 30-year-old opener scored a composed 136 off 207 deliveries, anchoring a crucial 147-run third-wicket partnership with captain Temba Bavuma in South Africa’s successful chase of 282. The five-wicket win delivered South Africa’s first ICC title since the 1998 Champions Trophy. Markram also contributed with the ball, picking up a wicket in each innings.
“It is a privilege to receive this award. To contribute to an ICC World Test Championship win for our team and South Africa is something that means a lot to me,” Markram said. “Winning the final at Lord’s is a historic moment for South African cricket, and it is something we will all remember forever.”
Matthews wins record-equaling fourth Player of the Month award
Hayley Matthews, meanwhile, continues to add to her legacy with a record-equalling fourth ICC Player of the Month title, joining Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner at the top of the leaderboard.
Matthews edged out South Africa’s Tazmin Brits and fellow West Indian Afy Fletcher to claim the award after a commanding all-round performance in the home series against South Africa.
- Scored 104 runs in three ODIs, including a key half-century in the final match
- Took four wickets in the ODI series
- Named Player of the Series in the T20Is, scoring 147 runs with two fifties and taking two wickets
“It’s an honour to receive the Player of the Month award again. I’ve been pleased with my form recently, but more importantly, it’s been great to contribute to the team’s success—especially in a hard-fought T20I series against South Africa,” Matthews said.
Fan and expert panel vote decide the winners
Both players were selected through a combination of fan voting at icc-cricket.com and input from a specialist panel of former international players and cricket media professionals.
Fans can vote every month for their favorite male and female cricketers by registering at icc-cricket.com/awards.
For full details on the voting process and previous winners, visit the ICC Player of the Month Awards page.
