ICC Women’s Player of the Month (August 2025): Orla Prendergast

Ireland’s rising cricket star Orla Prendergast has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2025. The 23-year-old all-rounder showcased exceptional performances in T20Is, especially against Pakistan, helping Ireland secure major series victories. Her impactful batting and bowling displays have brought her international recognition and boosted the visibility of women’s cricket.

Prendergast’s Outstanding Performances

• Dominance Against Pakistan
• Played a crucial role in Ireland’s 2-1 T20I series win over Pakistan.
• Scored 144 runs in 3 innings, including two half-centuries.
• Took 4 wickets across the series.
• Awarded Player of the Series.

Key Role in European Qualifiers

• Scored 100 runs and took 3 wickets in the European T20 Qualifier.
• Helped Ireland secure a place in the Global T20 Qualifiers for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Competing Nominees

• Iris Zwilling (Netherlands) – All-rounder
• Muneeba Ali (Pakistan) – Wicketkeeper-batter

Prendergast edged out these two talented players to win the award.