Shafali Verma Named ICC Women's Player of the Month Ahead of India-Zimbabwe T20I Series
Verma's recognition for September performances adds anticipation as India Women prepare to face Zimbabwe in Raipur.
The story
With no senior women's international matches concluded in the last 24 hours, the focus shifts to individual accolades and upcoming tours. India's explosive opener Shafali Verma has been crowned the ICC Women's Player of the Month for September 2026. This marks Verma's second time receiving the monthly honor, acknowledging her significant contributions to India's victories in the Asia Cup and a gold medal triumph at the recently concluded Asian Games in Nagoya.
Verma scored 360 runs in seven T20Is during September, averaging 72 with a strike rate of 184.61. She also contributed with the ball, taking six wickets at an average of 13. Looking ahead, Verma expressed her excitement for India's upcoming white-ball series against Zimbabwe, with the first of three Twenty20 Internationals set to begin tomorrow, October 16, in Raipur.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st | Australia holds a commanding lead. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 3rd | India is currently ranked third globally. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia leads the T20I format. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3rd | India is currently ranked third globally. |
What we'll be watching
- October 16: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women (1st T20I) in Raipur, marking the start of Zimbabwe Women's tour of India.
- October 18: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women (1st T20I) at North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
- October 23: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women (1st ODI) at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
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