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Gill Wins Record Fifth ICC Award With 223-Run Masterclass; Shafali Secures Second Monthly Honour
Published: October 13, 2026
Shubman Gill snatched his record fifth ICC Player of the Month award after a blistering 223 off 133, while Shafali Verma earned her second monthly honour with 360 runs at 184.61 SR. The double sweep cements India’s dominance on the global stage and sets the tone for the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February.
Gill’s fifth ICC Player of the Month crown comes after a twin‑thunderbolt series against the West Indies, while Shafali Verma collected a second monthly accolade from India’s Asian Cup and Games heroics.
Gill came to the fore with a 110 in Thiruvananthapuram, then smashed 223 off 133 deliveries – the fastest double century in ODI history – driving India to a 406 chase.
Shafali, meanwhile, racked up 360 runs at 184.61 SR across the Asia Cup, picked up six wickets, and capped it with an unbeaten 100 against Bangladesh before scoring 48 in the final.
Gill said, “It feels fantastic to win my fifth ICC Player of the Month award… The pace of ODI cricket has gone up significantly…” Shafali added, “Winning this award makes our Asia Cup and Games victories even more special.”
This double sweep marks the third time India has taken both monthly awards in the same month, a rarity that underscores the board’s dominance and sets the stage for the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February.