The New Zealand Cricket Awards 2026It recognized the outstanding achievements of cricketers in the format presented by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). Amelia Kerr, Jacob Duffyand Jess Kerr is among the winners.
Amelia Kerr won her fourth consecutive Debbie Hockley Medal
New Zealand women’s captain Amelia Kerr won Debbie Hockley Medal he has known him for four years Women’s Cricketer of the Year. Kerr starred in the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe and South Africa and won the Player of the Series award in multiple matches.
Debbie Hockley praised him, saying: “Simply, we are talking about a dominant force in every aspect of the game and one of the most influential players in the history of women’s cricket.” Kerr also won Women’s T20 Player of the Year award.
Jacob Duffy claims the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal and more
Jacob Duffy bought Sir Richard Hadlee Medal After breaking Hadley’s record for most goals scored by a New Zealander in 2025. He also won. Test player of the year award and Winsor Cup for men’s first-class bowling, making him one of the few players to win three major awards in one night.
Sir Richard Hadley said: “Jacob’s consistency, consistency and ability to take wickets in moments of pressure made him the most outstanding bowler of the season.”
Jess Kerr shines in domestic competitions
Jess Kerr has had a stellar season in New Zealand domestic cricket, winning both Female domestic player of the year and Super Smash Female Player of the Year awards. Her consistent performances with both bat and ball were instrumental in her team’s success and highlighted her as one of the country’s rising stars in women’s cricket.
Tim Seifert excels in T20 internationals
Goalkeeper-prone Tim Seifert was named Men’s T20I Player of the Year After an outstanding performance in New Zealand’s T20 campaign. He scored 326 runs in eight innings with an impressive average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 166.32 and was instrumental in his team reaching the final. His dynamic batting has made him one of the most influential performers in the tournament.
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Lifetime contribution is recognized
Martin Snedden was awarded with Bert Sutcliffe Medal for his services to cricket. NZC Chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon said his contribution places him among New Zealand cricket’s greatest influencers.
Past comprehensive Jeremy Coney and Hey Tiffen included in their ranks NZC Hall of Famethe first additions since the first “First Eleven” last year.
Full list of award winners:
- Debbie Hockley Medal – Amelia Kerr
- Sir Richard Hadlee Medal – Jacob Duffy
- Bert Sutcliffe Medal – Martin Snedden
- Test Player of the Year – Jacob Duffy
- Men’s ODI Player of the Year – Daryl Mitchell
- Women’s ODI Player of the Year – Brooke Halliday
- Men’s T20I Player of the Year – Tim Seifert
- Women’s T20I Player of the Year – Amelia Kerr
- Men’s domestic player of the year – Henry Nicholls
- Female domestic player of the year – Jess Kerr
- Super Smash Men’s Player of the Year – Katene Clarke (Brave North)
- Super Smash Female Player of the Year – Jess Kerr (Wellington Blaze)
- The Redpath Cup – Henry Nicholls
- The Ruth Martin Cup – Kate Anderson
- Winsor Cup – Jacob Duffy
- The Phyl Blackler Cup – Jess Kerr
- Judge of the year – Chris Gaffaney
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