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Duffy Claims First Hadlee Medal, Kerr's Historic Win
26 Mar
Summary
- Jacob Duffy secured the Sir Richard Hadlee medal for the first time.
- Melie Kerr won her fourth consecutive Debbie Hockley Medal.
- Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchell also received top player awards.
Jacob Duffy has earned the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the first time, celebrating his distinction as New Zealand's best men's cricketer. The 31-year-old fast bowler achieved this after a stellar 2025, capturing 25 Test wickets at an impressive average of 16.28, including three five-wicket hauls. This marks the second consecutive year a fast bowler has won the prestigious award.
In the women's category, New Zealand captain Melie Kerr secured the Debbie Hockley Medal for the fourth consecutive year. The 25-year-old was also the highest-scoring T20I player, accumulating 354 runs at an average of 70. Her leadership was instrumental in New Zealand's recent five-match T20I series win over South Africa.
Other notable accolades included Tim Seifert receiving the ANZ Men's T20I Player of the Year for his prolific run-scoring, including a strong performance at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Daryl Mitchell was named ANZ Men's ODI Player of the Year for his outstanding batting average of 138 in the 50-over format, highlighted by a remarkable series against India. Umpire Chris Gaffaney was also recognized for his contributions.
