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Shubman Gill wins record fifth ICC Player of the Month award, Shafali Verma claims women’s honour

Gill and Shafali Verma have won the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for September 2026, with Gill setting a new record of five wins.

By Pranav Ranjith · Cric Tracker

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:59 AM

Key Things to Know

Shubman Gill won his fifth ICC Player of the Month award for September 2026, equaling the all-time record.
Shafali Verma won the ICC Women's Player of the Month honor for her Asia Cup and Asian Games performances.
Gill hit the fastest ODI double-century with 223 off 133 balls against the West Indies to chase 406.

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The ICC has named Indian batter Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma as the Men's and Women's Players of the Month for September 2026. Gill's selection marks his fifth monthly award, matching the all-time record set by Hayley Matthews, after an outstanding ODI series against the West Indies that included hitting the fastest double-century in ODI history.

Shafali Verma earned her second career monthly honor following key contributions across the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, totaling 360 T20I runs and six wickets in September. Her performances led India to an eighth Asia Cup title and a gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya.

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