ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees announced for July

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the three nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for July 2026, with West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews, Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama and England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt making the shortlist following impressive performances across international cricket, according to the ICC website.

While Matthews impressed with 265 runs and seven wickets in three ODIs, Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama scored 173 runs in her team's 2-1 ODI series win over Pakistan. Sciver-Brunt played crucial knocks during England's run to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final, finishing with 133 runs.

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Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

Hayley Matthews enjoyed an exceptional run in July, delivering match-winning performances in all three ODIs against Ireland. She scored two centuries, including a career-best unbeaten 159 in the opening match.

Matthews made an impact with both bat and ball in the first ODI, taking 3/52 before guiding the chase with her unbeaten 159.

She followed it up with another century in the second ODI, scoring 100 while claiming 2/34 with the ball. Matthews contributed again with the ball, returning figures of 2/37. Overall, she scored 265 runs at an average of 132.50 and a strike rate of 117.25, while taking seven wickets at an average of 17.57.

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Harshitha Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka)

Harshitha Samarawickrama played a key role in her team's 2-1 ODI series victory over Pakistan, finishing the series with 173 runs at an average of 173 and a strike rate of 77.23.

After scoring just two runs in the opening game, the left-hander responded strongly in the second ODI, smashing 100 off 119 balls.

Samarawickrama continued her impressive form in the series decider, remaining unbeaten on 71 as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 187 to seal the series. Her consistent performances earned her the Player of the Series award.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)

The England all-rounder played a crucial role in her team's run to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, producing important performances under pressure.

In the semi-final against South Africa, England were reduced to 23/3 before Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a match-winning 75. Her partnership with Heather Knight helped England post a strong total and secure their place in the final.

Sciver-Brunt also made a valuable contribution in the title clash against Australia, scoring 58 off 53 balls to help England set a competitive target. She finished the tournament with 133 runs at a strike rate of 133.