ICC Women's Player of the Month for October 2024 revealed
Melie Kerr was the standout performer throughout October, playing a key role in New Zealand's victory as they claimed their first ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
She was honoured with both the Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament awards. Kerr later continued her form during New Zealand's tour of India.
This marks the second time the Kiwi all-rounder has won the award, having previously claimed it in February 2022.
**The world-class Melie Kerr | WT20WC 2024**
'It's an honour to receive this award as there are so many world-class cricketers around the world who are also deserving of this," a thrilled Kerr said after accepting her award.
'For me, it's a special month with the World Cup win and something that means so much to myself, the team, coaches along the way, NZ and my family. Without these people I wouldn't be able to do what I am doing.'
The 24-year-old was named Player of the Final at the T20 World Cup after scoring a crucial 43 and taking three wickets, leading New Zealand to their World Cup victory, her heroics throughout the tournament vital for New Zealand.
She picked up 15 wickets, setting a tournament record for most wickets in a single edition, and also combined with the bat scoring 135 runs in of her six appearances making her the Player of the Tournament.
Kerr continued her form after the World Cup as New Zealand went straight to India for a three-match ODI series. Playing just a solitary game in the Indian sub-continent she left a strong mark picking up a four-wicket haul and scoring an unbeaten 25 of 23 balls with the bat.
In total Kerr scored 160 runs and picked up 19 wickets from just seven appearances in the month of October making her the ICC Women's Player of the Month. Women's Player of the Month News Amelia Kerr 10/13/2000
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