India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October 2026 after beating Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary and Australia’s Annabel Sutherland in the voting. This is the second time in her career that Deepti has won the award. She produced important performances with both bat and ball during Zimbabwe’s tour, contributing in the T20I and ODI series. Her efforts helped India remain unbeaten across all six international contests against Zimbabwe. The award recognises her strong October performances.
Deepti Sharma’s Campaign Against Zimbabwe
“I’m pleased to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award,” Deepti said. She also said, “The series against Zimbabwe was a great one for us, and I’m proud of the way the team performed, especially the youngsters.” Her campaign began in the first T20I in Raipur, where India were reduced to 19/4. Deepti responded with a quickfire 49, helping India set up a victory. She then took two wickets across the T20I series as India completed a clean sweep against Zimbabwe.
Deepti carried that form into the ODI series. In the opening ODI, she picked up two wickets as India secured another win. The second ODI produced her biggest individual performance of the month. Aged 29, she scored her second ODI century and also took three wickets, helping India take a 2-0 lead in the series. Her century was especially meaningful because it came in a winning cause. Across the two formats, Deepti finished with 155 runs and seven wickets. Her figures showed her valuable all-round contribution overall.
“Scoring a century was a particularly special moment for me, made even more meaningful as it contributed to a winning cause.” Deepti’s performance in the second ODI became an important moment of the series, while her bowling added further value. India stayed undefeated across all six international contests against Zimbabwe. Her overall numbers of 155 runs and seven wickets showed the balance of her contribution. The October 2026 performances also came after she starred in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph in October 2025. The award adds another recognition.
“I would like to thank the voting panel and fans for this recognition, as well as my teammates and coaches for their continued support,” Deepti said. She also dedicated the award to her fans across the world. Her month included the quickfire 49 in Raipur, two wickets in the T20I series, two wickets in the opening ODI, and a century plus three wickets in the second ODI. These efforts helped India complete a clean sweep in the T20I series and take a 2-0 ODI lead. They also contributed to India’s unbeaten record across all six international contests against Zimbabwe.
Deepti Sharma’s Previous Player of the Month Honour
Deepti’s second ICC Women’s Player of the Month award reflects a month in which she contributed strongly across both formats. She finished with 155 runs and seven wickets, while India remained unbeaten throughout their six international contests against Zimbabwe. Her century, three wickets in the second ODI, and earlier contributions came during a successful campaign for India. The recognition also follows her role in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph in October 2025. Across the month, Deepti continued to make an impact with both bat and ball and finished with a major individual honour.
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