Wolvaardt Headlines ICC Women’s December 2025 POTM Race

The ICC Women’s Player of the Month shortlist for December 2025 is stacked with batting firepower and all-round class, with Laura Wolvaardt once again front and centre after a phenomenal year for South Africa.

Wolvaardt’s Triple-Ton December Caps Dream Year

Laura Wolvaardt simply refused to slow down after a dominant ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. In December, the elegant right-hander smashed three centuries across formats, underlining why bowlers around the world dread her classical-yet-brutal strokeplay.

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Leading South Africa to a 3-0 sweep in ODIs and a 2-0 win in T20Is over Ireland, Wolvaardt was the engine, anchor and accelerator all rolled into one. Indian fans watching her would instantly think of a blend between Smriti Mandhana’s cover drives and Meg Lanning’s game control.

Her standout effort came in the opening T20I, where she roared to an unbeaten 115 off just 56 balls*, peppered with 15 fours and 4 sixes, and a staggering strike rate of 205.35. For a format where 50s are usually considered match-defining, a T20 hundred at that tempo is pure destruction.

That knock set the tone for the series and showcased how far her game has evolved – from a classical ODI-style batter to a genuine multi-format powerhouse who can bully attacks in the shortest format as well.

With an entire year of heavy scoring behind her, this December nomination feels less like recognition for one month and more like the crowning of a complete, sustained purple patch.

"I’ve just tried to be more positive and back my options in T20s." — Laura Wolvaardt

As voting kicks off, the South African skipper stands as a benchmark for where women’s batting is heading – fearless, technically sound, and relentlessly hungry for big scores.