ICC Player of the Month: IPL 2025 Captain Shortlisted for Award; CSK star also in the Race

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The ICC has unveiled its shortlist for the March edition of the Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards, spotlighting the key protagonists from two headline-grabbing campaigns.

New Zealand's action-packed March and India's triumphant run to the Champions Trophy title means the players from these two countries are in the shortlist.

The Indian team beat the Blackcaps to win the Champions Trophy in Dubai, their second ICC title within 9 months. On the other hand, despite a CT heartbreak, the Black Caps continued their upsurge with a fantastic outing against Pakistan in a bilateral series.

A player who is captaining in the IPL 2025 has made the shortlist, while a player from the Chennai Super Kings is also in the running.

ICC POTM Shortlist for March

🔹 Shreyas Iyer (India)

Back in the spotlight with a bang, Shreyas played a pivotal role in India's third Champions Trophy title. His form peaked at the perfect time, racking up 172 runs in his last three outings. A clutch 79 against New Zealand in the group stage was followed by composed knocks of 45 and 48 in the semi and final, helping India chase down stiff targets under pressure.

🔹 Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

New Zealand's golden boy continues to deliver on the big stage. Crowned Player of the Tournament at the Champions Trophy, Ravindra dazzled with a scintillating 108 in the semi-final against South Africa. His tidy bowling and electric fielding nearly tipped the final in the Kiwis' favor, as he closed March with 151 runs and 3 wickets.

🔹 Jacob Duffy (New Zealand)

A breakout month for Duffy saw him rise to the top of the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings. His fiery pace attack dismantled Pakistan, claiming 13 wickets at a staggering average of 8.38 across five T20Is. Notably, his 4-fers in Christchurch and Mount Maunganui made headlines and earned him his first nomination.

ICC Women's Player of the Month for March

🔹 Chetnaa Prasad (USA)

The USA's World Cup dream is alive and kicking thanks to Prasad's clutch performances in the Americas Qualifier. Her key wickets helped seal qualification for the next round of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 and now, she's chasing history as the first American winner of the award.

🔹 Georgia Voll (Australia)

One half of a dynamic duo, Voll lit up the T20I series in New Zealand with strong performances in both departments, making a compelling case for her maiden award.

🔹 Annabel Sutherland (Australia)

A name that's becoming a fixture in Aussie success stories, Sutherland dominated with bat and ball. Her consistent all-round showings were instrumental in Australia clinching the T20I series.