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South African cricket sensation Chloe Tryon has been named ICC Women's Player of the Month for May 2025, showcasing extraordinary all-round skills in the Sri Lanka tri-series. Her remarkable performances included a stunning five-wicket haul with a hat-trick and powerful batting displays that caught international attention. Tryon's breakthrough month comes at a crucial time, with the 2025 ODI World Cup approaching and her confidence at an all-time high. Despite feeling under the weather during her standout matches, she demonstrated exceptional resilience and match-winning capabilities that set her apart from her competitors.

Key Points: Chloe Tryon Dominates ICC Women's Player of the Month Award

  • Scored 67 and 74 runs in crucial matches
  • Claimed maiden five-wicket haul and hat-trick
  • Defeated strong competitors Hayley Matthews and Jemimah Rodrigues
  • Aims to maintain consistency for 2025 ODI World Cup
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All-rounder Tryon wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for May 2025

South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon wins ICC award with stunning performance in Sri Lanka tri-series, including hat-trick and match-winning displays

"I was a little bit sick, so that didn't really help much. But everything came together - Chloe Tryon"

New Delhi, June 7

South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon has been adjudged as the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025. Chloe beat out stiff competition from West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and India batter Jemimah Rodrigues to secure the monthly award.

Though South Africa didn’t enter the final of the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, Chloe had a productive month. Though South Africa had a 23-run loss to eventual champions India, Chloe was in fine nick to hit 67 off 43 balls, comprising four boundaries and five sixes, apart from recording figures of 1-46 and taking the prized wicket of Smriti Mandhana.

But Chloe saved her best for last as she was at her dominant best for South Africa in their final tri-series game against hosts Sri Lanka. Batting first, Chloe smashed 74 off 51 deliveries, including four fours and five sixes, as South Africa posted a huge 315.

Chloe would follow it up by picking her maiden five-wicket-haul – 5-34 off her eight overs as she tore through the Sri Lanka batting order, including taking a stunning hat-trick and guiding South Africa to a 76-run victory at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

“I am really happy with my five-wicket effort and the hat-trick. I was pretty tired most of the time, but I’m happy to have achieved that. You always want to add those milestones to your memories as a cricketer.”

“I’m glad I finally got to tick that off my list. It’s still a bit of a blur, to be honest. I think the team carried me throughout that day. I was a little bit sick, so that didn’t really help much. But everything came together, and I’m just really happy that I could perform and help the team win,” said Chloe in an ICC statement.

The all-rounder is now aiming to build on a consistent set of performances from Sri Lanka when South Africa go on a white-ball tour of the West Indies, starting later this month, and later play the 2025 ODI World Cup in India.

“I probably didn’t expect this award, but I see it as a great achievement. I’ve been trying to find consistency for a while, so I’m happy that it finally came together in Sri Lanka. Hopefully, I can build on those performances and help the team through the big year ahead. We’ve got a World Cup at the end of the year, so I’m hoping to continue being consistent for the team,” she concluded.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Well deserved! Chloe was absolutely brilliant in that Sri Lanka match. That hat-trick was 🔥! Though I wish Jemimah had won, Chloe's all-round performance was exceptional. Looking forward to seeing her in action during the World Cup here in India!
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Priya M.
As an Indian cricket fan, I'm happy for Chloe but disappointed Jemimah missed out. Our players need more recognition at international level. The ICC should consider having separate awards for batters and bowlers - it's tough for pure batters to compete against all-rounders.
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Arjun S.
That performance against Sri Lanka was legendary! 74 runs AND 5 wickets including a hat-trick? 😲 South Africa has found a real gem. Hope our Indian team is preparing well to face her in the World Cup. The women's game is getting more competitive every year!
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Sunita R.
Great to see women's cricket getting this kind of attention! Chloe's humility in her statement is refreshing - admitting she was sick but still performed. That's the spirit of cricket. Wishing all teams the best for the upcoming World Cup in India!
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Vikram J.
The ICC should release more detailed voting statistics. How close was it between Chloe and Jemimah? Anyway, congrats to Tryon - her performance was outstanding. That being said, our Indian women's team is shaping up nicely for the home World Cup later this year!
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Neha P.
While Chloe deserves the award, I'm more excited about the upcoming World Cup in India! Our women's team has been performing well and with home advantage, this could be our year. Hope the BCCI markets it properly - women's cricket needs more visibility in our country.

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