ICC announces August Player of the Month nominees: Siraj, Henry, Seales lead men’s list
The ICC has revealed its nominees for the Player of the Month awards for August 2025, with standout fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Matt Henry, and Jayden Seales leading the men’s shortlist. On the women’s side, Muneeba Ali, Orla Prendergast, and Iris Zwilling have been recognized for their T20I performances.
Men’s Player of the Month nominees for August
Mohammed Siraj (India)
Siraj delivered a match-winning performance at The Oval that helped India level their five-Test series against England 2-2. He took nine wickets in the match — including three on the final day — with figures of 4/86 and 5/104. His explosive spell secured India a dramatic six-run win.
Matt Henry (New Zealand)
Henry was named Player of the Series in New Zealand’s 2-0 Test series sweep over Zimbabwe. He claimed 16 wickets across the two matches, with hauls of 9/90 and 7/56, dominating both games in Bulawayo.
Jayden Seales (West Indies)
Seales impressed in a historic ODI series win over Pakistan, West Indies’ first since 1991. He took 10 wickets in three matches, highlighted by a career-best 6/18 in the final ODI, earning him the Player of the Series award.
Women’s Player of the Month nominees for August
Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)
Muneeba struck only the second WT20I century by a Pakistan batter, scoring 100* off 68 balls to help her side win the final T20I against Ireland. She finished the three-match series with 132 runs at an average of 66.00.
Orla Prendergast (Ireland)
The Irish all-rounder was Player of the Series in her side’s 2-1 T20I win over Pakistan. She scored 244 runs across the month at an average of 48.80 and took seven wickets, continuing her strong form in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier.
Iris Zwilling (Netherlands)
Zwilling starred in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, finishing as joint top wicket-taker with 10 wickets in six T20Is. She maintained an economy rate of 4.65 and produced match-winning spells against both Germany and Italy.
How the ICC Player of the Month awards are decided
The ICC Player of the Month nominees are selected based on performances from the 1st to the 31st of each month. An independent ICC Voting Academy — comprising former players, journalists, and broadcasters — casts votes alongside global fans, who can vote via the official ICC website.
The Voting Academy contributes 90% of the final result, while fan votes make up the remaining 10%. Winners are announced in the second week of each month via the ICC’s digital platforms.
Fans can cast their vote now at icc-cricket.com/awards.
ICC August 2025 Player of the Month shortlists
Men’s nominees
- Mohammed Siraj (India) – 9 wickets vs England at The Oval
- Matt Henry (New Zealand) – 16 wickets in 2 Tests vs Zimbabwe
- Jayden Seales (West Indies) – 10 wickets vs Pakistan, including 6/18
Women’s nominees
- Muneeba Ali (Pakistan) – 100* in T20I, 132 runs vs Ireland
- Orla Prendergast (Ireland) – 244 runs, 7 wickets in August
- Iris Zwilling (Netherlands) – 10 wickets in T20 World Cup Qualifier
