Shubman Gill matches Babar Azam's world record with ICC award
What's the story
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill was awarded the ICC Player of the Month for February 2025.
This is the third time he has received this honor in his over six-year-long international career, equaling former Pakistan captain Babar Azam's world record.
Before this, Gill was named the ICC Player of the Month in January and September 2023.
Notably, Gill and Babar are the only players to have won the ICC Player of the Month award thrice.
Here's more.
Past achievements
Gill's stellar performances in previous ICC awards
In January 2023, Gill scored an incredible 208 runs off 149 balls against New Zealand in an ODI at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
He then continued his excellent form in September 2023, scoring centuries against Bangladesh (in Asia Cup) and Australia (in a bilateral series).
These brilliant performances played a major role in him being named the ICC Player of the Month on both occasions.
February feats
Gill's remarkable performance in February 2025
In February 2025, Gill played five matches for India and scored a total of 406 runs with two centuries and two fifties.
He remained unbeaten on 101 runs in India's first match of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh on February 20, and then scored an impressive 46 runs against Pakistan in the second Group A match in Dubai.
His consistent performance throughout the month contributed significantly to his latest ICC award win.
Team success
Gill's impact on India's success in February 2025
Gill's phenomenal form not only earned him the ICC Player of the Month award but also helped India win the bilateral series and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The Indian side won the bilateral series against England 3-0 and lifted the Champions Trophy undefeated.
His performance was key in guiding India to these major cricketing victories during that time.
Februrary
Gill adjudged ICC Player of the Month
Gill's third ICC Men's player-of-the-month honor came after he outperformed New Zealand's Glenn Phillips and Australia's Steve Smith.
The 25-year-old cricketer accumulated a staggering 406 runs in February, averaging over 100.
His sensational run started with three successful ODI matches against England, where he scored 87 and 60 before smashing a brilliant century in Ahmedabad.
Gill was also in sublime form during India's victorious Champions Trophy campaign.
Stats
Gill's ODI numbers at a glance
The Indian batter has scored 2,775 runs at an average of 59.04 in 55 matches. He boasts a strike rate of 99.56, as per ESPNcricinfo.
His tally now includes eight tons besides 15 fifties.
In the 2025 Champions Trophy, he finished with 188 runs across five matches at 47 while striking at 75.50 (one hundred).