Amelia Kerr reigns supremacy with historic sweep at the New Zealand Cricket Awards 2025

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Amelia Kerr clinches third successive Debbie Hockley Medal
International accolades and ICC glory
Matt Henry leads Men’s awards with Sir Richard Hadlee Medal
Complete List of Winners: New Zealand Cricket Awards 2025

Amelia Kerr stood tall as the shining star of the New Zealand Cricket Awards 2025, achieving what few in the history of the game have managed – a clean sweep of virtually every major women’s cricket award.

Amelia Kerr clinches third successive Debbie Hockley Medal

New Zealand leg-spinning all-rounder Kerr etched her name in the history books yet again by winning the Debbie Hockley Medal for the third consecutive year, becoming the first cricketer to do so. Her all-around brilliance through the 2024 season was celebrated at the prestigious New Zealand Cricket Awards held on April 9, 2025.

Kerr has become a symbol of consistency and excellence in women’s cricket. the 24-year-old was instrumental in guiding New Zealand to their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2024, where she finished with 15 wickets – the most in the tournament – and scored 135 runs, the third-highest tally for her team. Her match-winning performances saw her named both the Player of the Final and the Player of the Tournament, making her the standout performer on the global stage.

International accolades and ICC glory

Amelia’s dominance extended beyond New Zealand’s domestic circuit. She was recognised globally when she was awarded the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year, and also took home the ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year award, firmly establishing herself as the world’s premier women’s cricketer in 2024. In the domestic circuit, Kerr continued her golden run, especially in the Super Smash where she captained the Wellington Blaze to the title. Her incredible all-round contributions – 441 runs and 15 wickets – earned her the Super Smash Women’s Player of the Year title.

Amelia also bagged:

Women’s ODI Player of the Year
Women’s T20I Player of the Year

These accolades underscore her unmatched versatility, ability to perform under pressure, and relentless pursuit of excellence across formats. Speaking about Kerr’s influence on the game during the awards show, cricketing legend Debbie Hockley said:

“Melie’s consistency, skill, and passion for the game are an inspiration to us all, and I couldn’t be prouder to see her name etched alongside mine once again,”

Also READ: 10 lesser-known facts about New Zealand’s supremely talented all-rounder, Amelia Kerr

Matt Henry leads Men’s awards with Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

In the men’s category, pace spearhead Matt Henry took home the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the highest honour for a male cricketer in New Zealand. His performances across all formats in 2024 were nothing short of extraordinary. Henry’s most impactful display came in the Test arena, where he bagged 25 wickets in just five matches at an average of 20.08. This included a remarkable eight-wicket haul in Bengaluru, which played a vital role in New Zealand’s historic 3-0 Test series win over India.

Henry was also named:

Men’s Test Player of the Year
Men’s ODI Player of the Year

These performances were key in New Zealand finishing as runners-up in the ICC Champions Trophy, where Henry led the bowling attack with poise and precision. Additionally, he received the Winsor Cup for being the best first-class bowler, having taken 28 wickets at 21.5.