New Zealand Cricket Awards 2026: Kerr and Duffy Triumph

Amelia Kerr's continued dominance in women's cricket is reflected in her fourth Debbie Hockley Medal. Her consistent performance in both ODIs and T20Is has solidified her position as a world-class all-rounder. In 2025, Kerr led the Wellington Blaze to their third-straight Super Smash title and topped the run-scoring charts for the White Ferns in T20Is. Jacob Duffy's exceptional bowling season earned him the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal. He took 25 Test wickets at an average of 16, including three five-wicket hauls in four Tests. Duffy's durability and ability to take wickets in pressure moments made him the most complete bowling performer of the season. He also broke the New Zealand record for most international wickets in a calendar year, surpassing Sir Richard Hadlee's previous record. The awards reflect a year of outstanding achievements across various formats of the game. Other notable winners include Daryl Mitchell (Men's ODI Player of the Year), Brooke Halliday (Women's ODI Player of the Year), and Jess Kerr (Women's Domestic Player of the Year).

Jacob Duffy won the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.

Amelia Kerr has won the Debbie Hockley Medal four times in a row.

Jacob Duffy was named Test Player of the Year.

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