Big Performances in a Busy Month
July 2025 was packed with standout cricket performances, and the ICC has now revealed its shortlist for the ICC Player of the Month award.
From match-saving centuries to all-round brilliance, these three cricketers weren’t just impressive — they were game-changers. Here’s a quick look at who earned a nomination and why.
Shubman Gill — Runs When It Mattered Most
Gill had a rock-solid Test series against England. He didn’t just pile on runs — he delivered them when India really needed a fightback.
He ended the series with 567 runs at an average of 94.50. That includes a career-best 269, a gritty 161, and a fourth-innings 103 that helped India level the series 2–2.
Pressure moments? He owned them.
Wiaan Mulder — Records with Bat and Ball
Mulder had one of those months that players dream about.
In South Africa’s two Tests against Zimbabwe, he scored a ridiculous 531 runs — including an unbeaten 367, which is now the highest Test score by a South African. And that’s not all — he also picked up 7 wickets.
Basically, he did everything.
Ben Stokes — Leading From the Front
England’s captain kept showing why he’s one of the most valuable players in world cricket.
Across five Tests against India, Stokes scored 251 runs and took 12 wickets. He had a memorable 141-run knock and a five-wicket haul in separate matches — and was named Player of the Match twice.
As always, he showed up when it counted.
What Happens Next?
These three were shortlisted by the ICC’s panel based on performances in July. Now, the final decision will be made through a mix of expert votes (90%) and fan voting (10%).
So yes, your vote could help swing the result.
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Final Thoughts
Each of these players made a big impact in their own way:
- Gill anchored India in key moments.
- Mulder rewrote record books.
- Stokes did a bit of everything, again.
No matter who wins, this shortlist shows the kind of talent that lit up July. The winner will be announced soon, and it’s not an easy call.
Quick Recap
- Shubman Gill (India): 567 runs, avg 94.50, three key hundreds
- Wiaan Mulder (South Africa): 531 runs, 7 wickets, 367*
- Ben Stokes (England): 251 runs, 12 wickets, 2 Player of the Match awards
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