Daryl Mitchell and Sobhana Mostary have been recognized as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for their outstanding performances. Mitchell’s exceptional display in the ODI series against India led New Zealand to victory after a slow start in the three-match series. His back-to-back centuries in the second and third matches were instrumental in New Zealand’s series win.
Mitchell’s stellar performance continued as he scored a total of 352 runs in the ODI series, reclaiming the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings. Additionally, he contributed significantly in the T20I matches, scoring 125 runs at an impressive strike rate of 186.56.
On the women’s side, Sobhana Mostary excelled in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, helping Bangladesh secure an unbeaten record in the tournament. Mostary’s consistent and aggressive style of play set her apart, earning her the Player of the Month award over other nominees like Gaby Lewis and Tara Norris.
