Associate nation cricketers nominated for ICC Player of the Month Award for May 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month for May 2025 on Tuesday. Three players from Associate teams have been shortlisted for the Men’s awards following their outstanding performances for their respective international sides.

Most international cricketers were busy with franchise cricket last month, featuring the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 seasons. There were fewer bilateral series and limited international cricket action during that period due to the influence of franchise cricket.

Brandon McMullen Nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month

Scotland all-rounder Brandon McMullen is among three nominees for the prestigious award. McMullen played a crucial role in his team’s progress during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

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The 25-year-old scored 233 runs in five ODIs at an impressive average of 58.25 and a strike rate of 107.87. With the ball, he took 10 wickets at an economical rate of 5.08.

McMullen scored two half-centuries against the United Arab Emirates and a century against the Netherlands in Utrecht. He helped Scotland post their highest-ever ODI total of 380/9 against the Dutch. He then took 4 wickets for 55 runs, guiding Scotland to an emphatic 145-run win.

Milind Kumar and Muhammad Waseem Among Top Performers in May, nominated for Player of the Month

United States all-rounder Milind Kumar scored 201 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 67 and also took nine wickets. He became the first American to score a half-century and take five wickets in the same ODI, achieving the feat against Oman in Lauderhill.

The 34-year-old recorded his career-best bowling figures before scoring 68 runs to push the match into a Super Over. Kumar also notched his second ODI century with an unbeaten 115 off 67 balls against Canada, including 12 fours and five sixes.

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem led his team to a T20I series win over Bangladesh. After losing the first match, Waseem scored back-to-back half-centuries, including 82 runs off 42 balls in the second T20I, helping the UAE secure a thrilling two-wicket victory.

He finished the series with 145 runs and earned Player of the Series honors as the UAE clinched the series 2-1. Waseem also scored 169 runs in five ODI matches during the month.

ICC Reveals Women’s Player of the Month Nominees for May 2025

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews impressed with 177 runs at a strike rate of 137.20 and an average of 88.50 during the three-match T20I series against England. She also took three wickets and was named Player of the Series. In the first ODI, Matthews contributed two wickets and 48 runs.

South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon scored 176 runs in three matches at an average of 58.66 and took six wickets in the ODI tri-series against India and Sri Lanka. Tryon made 74 runs in the final group game against Sri Lanka and recorded her career-best bowling figures with a five-wicket haul (5/34).

Jemimah Rodrigues played a key role in India’s tri-series triumph in Sri Lanka, scoring 204 runs in the final three matches. She struck her second ODI century with a superb 123 off 101 balls, including 15 fours and a six.

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