Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma have won the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for September 2026. Gill received the honour for his outstanding performance against the West Indies, while Shafali was recognised for her contributions to India’s victories in the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games. , this is Gill’s fifth monthly award and Shafali’s second.
Shubman Gill Creates History
Gill had an impressive September during India’s One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies. He scored 110 runs in the first ODI, helping India win the match by eight wickets.
He followed this with an unbeaten 223 runs off 133 balls in the second ODI. His remarkable innings helped India chase a challenging target of 406 runs and win the match by eight wickets, with 39 balls remaining.
With this achievement, Gill secured his fifth ICC Player of the Month award, setting a record in the men’s category. His earlier wins came in January and September 2023, and February and July 2025.
Shafali Verma Shines in Two Tournaments
Shafali Verma earned the women’s award after delivering strong performances in the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games.
She was India’s highest run-scorer in the Women’s Asia Cup and scored 360 runs across seven T20 International matches during the award period, with an impressive strike rate of 184.61. She also took six wickets, contributing with both bat and ball.
At the Asian Games, Shafali scored her first T20 International century against Bangladesh in the semi-final. She then scored 48 runs in the final against Sri Lanka, helping India win the gold medal.
This is Shafali’s second ICC Player of the Month award. She previously won it in November 2025 after her performances in India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup victory.
Both players winning the monthly awards highlights India’s strong performances in international cricket. Gill’s record-breaking batting and Shafali’s all-round contributions have earned them recognition on the global stage.
Their achievements also give Indian cricket fans another reason to celebrate as both players continue to play important roles for their teams.
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