According to details released by the ICC, all three players delivered impressive performances with both bat and ball during the month.

Pakistan all-rounder Arafat Minhas impressed during the home ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka. He scored 149 runs in five matches at an average of 29.80 and a strike rate of 119.20, while also taking nine wickets at an average of 23.22.

Minhas delivered a remarkable performance against England, scoring 59 runs before claiming six wickets for 40 runs. His bowling figures rank as the second-best bowling performance by a Pakistani in a home ODI match.

He also produced an aggressive batting display in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 61 off just 31 balls to help Pakistan chase down a target of 326 runs.

His outstanding performances throughout the tournament also earned him the Player of the Series award.

Marco Jansen's Impressive Performance Against Australia

South African all-rounder Marco Jansen played a key role in his team's 2-1 Test series victory over Australia.

During the second Test, Jansen scored 85 runs and took six wickets, helping South Africa secure an innings-and-31-run victory.

He continued his impressive form in the decisive third Test, scoring another half-century and claiming three wickets.

His consistent performances also helped him reach the top position in the ICC Test all-rounder rankings.

Shai Hope Shines Against India

West Indies captain Shai Hope also enjoyed an outstanding month with the bat during his team's ODI and T20 series against India.

Hope scored an unbeaten 162 in the third ODI in New Chandigarh, helping West Indies chase down a target of 352 runs. The victory marked the highest successful run chase in West Indies ODI history.

He continued his impressive batting form in the five-match T20 series against India, scoring two centuries.

In the fourth T20 match, Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 50 deliveries.

He finished the T20 series with 261 runs at an impressive strike rate of 190.51.

The three players have now been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October 2026.