The ICC has named the candidates for the Women’s Player of the Month award for February 2026. Arundhati Reddy, Fatima Sana, and Harshitha Samarawickrama are the three players who made the final list for the award.
The ICC Player of the Month award recognizes the top-performing cricketers, highlighting their achievements during a specific month. Fans and members of the ICC Voting Academy can vote to choose the winner of the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award.
February 2026 Performance Comparison
| Player | Country | Matches | Runs | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Performance |
| Arundhati Reddy | India | 3 T20Is | 12 | – | 8 | 4/22 |
| Fatima Sana | Pakistan | 6 matches | 263 | 52.6 | 6 | 90 (41) & 2/12 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka | 3 ODIs | 171 | 57 | – | 70 |
In February 2026, each of the three nominees was very important for their team. They played in important international tournaments and series. These numbers show that each nominee was exceptional at their respective roles. Reddy was the best with the ball, Sana was the best all-rounder player, and Samarawickrama was the best batsman.
Arundhati Reddy’s February 2026 Performance
Key Bowling Stats:
| Match | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Match 1 | 4 | 22 | 4 |
| Match 2 | 4 | 30 | 2 |
| Match 3 | 4 | 17 | 2 |
Total Series Numbers:
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Wickets | 8 |
| Bowling Average | 10.87 |
| Economy Rate | 5.69 |
Arundhati Reddy was nominated as ICC Player of the Month. She played 3 matches in the T20I series for India in February 2026. She took 8 wickets in 3 matches. She has a bowling average of 10.87, which means she conceded around 11 runs per wicket. Her economy rate is 5.69, which shows she gave away fewer than 6 runs per over.
Her four-wicket spell (4/22) in women’s international cricket was one of the best bowling performances for February 2026.
READ MORE: Top 10 Most Beautiful Women Cricketers in the World (2026 Picks)
Fatima Sana’s February 2026 Performance
Key Batting Stats:
| Match | Runs | Strike Rate | Wickets |
| Match 1 | 90 (41) | 219.5 | 0 |
| Match 2 | 9 | – | 0 |
| Match 3 | 47* | 156.6 | 2 |
T20I Series Summary:
| Runs | 146 |
| Batting Average | 73 |
| Wickets | 2 |
ODI Series Summary:
| Runs | 117 |
| Batting Average | 39 |
| Wickets | 4 |
During Pakistan’s tour of South Africa, Fatima Sana performed exceptionally in both the T20I and ODI series. She took runs quickly and also picked up important wickets, making her an important all-rounder for the team.
She hit 90 runs in just 41 balls, making it one of the most exciting batting performances of the series. She played at a strike rate of 219.5, meaning she made more than 2 runs in one ball. Sana scored more than 260 runs and took 6 wickets in all formats.
In T20I matches, she scored a total of 146 runs with an average of 73 and a strike rate of 184.81. In the ODI series, she scored 117 runs and took 4 wickets.
SUGGESTED READ: Complete List of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners (2009–2025)
Harshitha Samarawickrama’s February 2026 Performance
Key Batting Stats:
| Match | Runs |
| Match 1 | 66 |
| Match 2 | 35 |
| Match 3 | 70 |
ODI Series Summary:
| Matches | 3 |
| Runs | 171 |
| Average | 57 |
| Half Centuries | 2 |
Harshitha Samarawickrama was nominated after her exceptional batting performance against the West Indies in the ODI series. She scored the most runs in the series, which helped Sri Lanka win 2-1.
As a top-order batter, she scored a total of 171 runs in just 3 matches. With an average of 57 and two and a half centuries in her name, she was named Player of the Series.
What the ICC Player of the Month Award Means
The ICC Player of the Month Award winner is decided based on a combination of:
| 1 | ICC Voting Academy | 90% Weightage | Cricket experts, journalists, broadcasters, and former International players |
| 2 | Fan Voting | 10% Weightage | Fans can vote through the ICC Website |
The voting is decided on multiple factors. The nominees cannot win based on their fan votes alone. Evaluation by the expert panel has the greatest impact on choosing the winner. The ICC announces the winners in the second week of the following month through their digital channels.
ICC Women’s Player of the Month Winning Probability
Based on performance data and ICC selection trends:
| Fatima Sana | Highest Probability | 45-50% |
| Arundhati Reddy | Strong Chance | 30-35% |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | Lower Chance | 20-25% |
Fatima Sana is the favorite to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for February 2026. She is an all-rounder in multi-formant series. She has a 45-50% chance of winning, but the final result depends on votes.
For more cricket news, match analysis, and player updates, follow JeetWin Sports
