New Zealand’s cricket sensation Melie Kerr has added another feather to her already decorated cap, claiming the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October, marking her second time receiving this prestigious honor since February 2022. The 24-year-old all-rounder’s dazzling performance has left cricket enthusiasts worldwide in awe, proving that lightning can indeed strike twice.
Melie Kerr’s gets ICC Women – Player of the Month
Melie Kerr’s October saga reads like a cricket fairy tale. Not only did she power New Zealand to World Cup glory with a match-winning performance in the final – scoring a crucial 43 runs and snaring three wickets – but she also rewrote the tournament’s record books by claiming 15 wickets, the highest in a single edition.
Add to that her impressive 135 runs across six appearances, and it’s no wonder she walked away with both the Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament accolades.
Here’s what Melie Kerr said:
The humble champion acknowledged her success with characteristic grace: “It’s an honour to receive this award as there are so many world-class cricketers around the world who are also deserving of this. For me, it’s a special month with the World Cup win and something that means so much to myself, the team, coaches along the way, NZ and my family. Without these people, I wouldn’t be able to do what I am doing.”
Not content with just World Cup heroics, Kerr carried her golden form to India, where she left her mark in a single ODI appearance with a spectacular four-wicket haul and an unbeaten 25 off 23 balls. Her October statistics tell a tale of complete dominance: 160 runs and 19 wickets in just seven appearances.
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With this latest accolade, Kerr continues to cement her position as one of cricket’s most versatile players, proving that whether it’s wielding the bat or spinning the ball, she’s equally capable of turning matches on their head. Her October performance wasn’t just about numbers; it was about rising to occasions and delivering when it mattered most.
