Key Takeaways

  • The ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 nominees include Harshitha Samarawickrama, Fatima Sana, and Arundhati Reddy.
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama scored 171 runs in three ODI matches, leading Sri Lanka to a series win against the West Indies.
  • Fatima Sana contributed as an all-rounder for Pakistan in ODI and T20I matches, helping her team improve their performance.
  • Arundhati Reddy was the leading wicket-taker in a T20I series against Australia, aiding India’s 2–1 victory.
  • Voting for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month involves the ICC Voting Academy (90%) and fan votes (10%).

The ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 nominees have been announced by the International Cricket Council. Three cricketers were shortlisted for their performances in international matches during the month. The nominees are Harshitha Samarawickrama of Sri Lanka, Fatima Sana of Pakistan, and Arundhati Reddy of India. Each player delivered key contributions for their national team in February 2026.

Harshitha Samarawickrama Among ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 Nominees

Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama earned a nomination after a strong ODI series against the West Indies. She scored 171 runs in three matches. Her average in the series was 57.00. Her strike rate reached 60.85.

Her individual scores were 66, 35, and 70 runs. She finished as the top run scorer in the series. Sri Lanka won the series 2–1 in the Caribbean. Her batting performances played an important role in the series result.

Fatima Sana Listed in ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 Nominees

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana also secured a place among the ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 nominees. She contributed as an all-rounder in matches played during February.

Sana produced important performances with both bat and ball. Her efforts came in ODI and T20I matches for Pakistan. These contributions helped strengthen Pakistan’s results during the month.

Arundhati Reddy Named in ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 Nominees

India fast bowler Arundhati Reddy was nominated for her performance in a three-match T20I series against Australia. India won the series 2–1.

Reddy finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series. She recorded bowling figures of 4 for 22, 2 for 30, and 2 for 35. Her bowling average was 10.87. Her economy rate stood at 7.25.

Voting Process for ICC Women’s Player of the Month February 2026 Nominees

The ICC Player of the Month award recognizes the best individual performances in international cricket. The selection period covers the first to the last day of each month.

The final winner is determined through a voting system. The ICC Voting Academy contributes 90 percent of the vote. Fans provide the remaining 10 percent through online voting on the ICC website.

The winner for February 2026 will be announced on ICC digital platforms during the second week of the following month.

Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/icc-women-s-player-of-the-month-nominees-for-february-2026-announced