Overview
- The ICC announced the November 2025 awards on December 15, honoring Simon Harmer for the men and Shafali Verma for the women.
- Harmer took 17 wickets at 8.94 to drive South Africa’s 2-0 Test series win in India, the Proteas’ first series triumph there in 25 years.
- His returns were 4/30 and 4/21 in Kolkata, then 3/64 and 6/37 in Guwahati, earning him Player of the Series.
- Verma was recognized for 87 off 78 and the wickets of Suné Luus and Marizanne Kapp in the World Cup final, after joining as a late replacement for injured Pratika Rawal.
- Harmer edged Taijul Islam and Mohammad Nawaz, Verma topped Thipatcha Putthawong and Esha Oza, and both winners dedicated the award to teammates, coaches and family.