# ICC Player of the Month awards July 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/icc-player-of-the-month-awards-july-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-18T11:34:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) initially announced the nominees for the July 2026 Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards. Nominees included Hayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nat Sciver-Brunt for the women’s category, while Justin Greaves, Harry Brook, and Tanzid Hasan were nominated for the men’s category.

Following the announcement, West Indies cricketers Hayley Matthews and Justin Greaves were both named winners of the awards. This marked the first time West Indies players have won both the men’s and women’s awards simultaneously. Matthews was recognized for her performance in an ODI series against Ireland, where she scored 265 runs and took several wickets. Greaves was honored for his contributions in Test cricket, including a score of 180 against Sri Lanka and a five-wicket haul against Pakistan.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: West Indies cricketers win dual ICC Player of the Month awards

West Indies cricketers Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for July, marking a rare double for the nation in men’s and women’s cricket.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-indies-cricketers-win-dual-icc-player-of-the-month-awards

### 2026-08-10: ICC announces July 2026 Player of the Month nominees

The ICC has announced the July 2026 Player of the Month nominees for both men and women, featuring Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harry Brook, Justin Greaves, and Tanzid Hasan.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icc-announces-july-2026-mens-player-of-the-month-nominees

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