Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head Shine at Australian Cricket Awards 2025

Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head Shine at Australian Cricket Awards 2025

The Australian Cricket Awards 2025 witnessed Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head take center stage as they claimed the prestigious Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal, respectively. Recognizing Australia’s best cricketers over the past year, the event celebrated outstanding individual performances across all formats.

Held in Melbourne, the ceremony highlighted an exceptional year for Australian cricket, with players excelling on both international and domestic fronts. Sutherland’s rise as a dominant all-rounder and Head’s explosive batting performances were among the most memorable highlights of the season.

Annabel Sutherland Wins Belinda Clark Award

A Season of Brilliance for Sutherland

Annabel Sutherland’s all-round excellence made her a standout performer, earning her the Belinda Clark Award for the first time in her career. The 22-year-old was a force in all three formats, playing a key role in Australia’s dominance in series against India, England, and New Zealand.

• Batting Excellence: Sutherland scored 798 runs at an average of 46.94, including a historic century in the Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG, where she became the first woman to score a Test hundred at the venue.
• Bowling Masterclass: She was just as effective with the ball, taking 34 wickets at an average of 20.82, proving her versatility.
• Top Recognition: She secured 168 votes, finishing ahead of Ashleigh Gardner (143 votes) and Beth Mooney (115 votes).

Sutherland’s impact in Australia’s unbeaten run made her the most deserving recipient of the Belinda Clark Award, cementing her status as one of the brightest stars in women’s cricket.

Travis Head Claims First Allan Border Medal

Head’s Explosive Year with the Bat

Travis Head was crowned Australia’s best male cricketer, winning his maiden Allan Border Medal after a remarkable year in all formats.

• Total Runs: Head amassed 1,427 runs at an average of 43.24, which included five half-centuries and four centuries.
• Dominance in ODIs: His match-winning 154 against England in Nottingham* was one of the most memorable knocks of the year, leading to his Men’s ODI Player of the Year award.
• Allan Border Medal Votes: Head received 208 votes, beating Josh Hazlewood (158 votes) and Pat Cummins (147 votes).

Head’s ability to play attacking cricket under pressure made him a key figure in Australia’s success, and his first Allan Border Medal win was a well-earned recognition.

Other Major Award Winners

Josh Hazlewood Wins Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year

Hazlewood’s 30 wickets at an average of 13.17 in the voting period saw him claim the Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year Award. His ability to trouble batters with pinpoint accuracy and deliver in crucial moments made him Australia’s standout Test performer.

Ashleigh Gardner Crowned Women’s ODI Player of the Year

Gardner was instrumental in Australia’s dominance, scoring 385 runs and picking up 23 wickets at an incredible average of 15.52. She remains a crucial part of Australia’s white-ball setup.

Beth Mooney Wins Women’s T20I Player of the Year

Mooney’s consistency in the shortest format saw her secure the Women’s T20I Player of the Year Award. Her tally of 618 runs at an average of 47.53 with a strike rate of 129.83 showcased her impact at the top of the order.

Adam Zampa Named Men’s T20I Player of the Year

Zampa continued to prove why he is one of the best T20 bowlers, finishing with 35 wickets at an average of 17.2, making him the leading wicket-taker in the voting period.

BBL and WBBL Players of the Tournament

Glenn Maxwell & Cooper Connolly Share KFC BBL|14 Player of the Tournament

Maxwell’s 297 runs at a strike rate of 194.12 and Connolly’s consistent run-scoring (over 50 average) earned them joint honors in the Big Bash League.

Ellyse Perry & Jess Jonassen Named Weber WBBL|10 Player of the Tournament

• Perry: 424 runs at an average of 53, named in the WBBL Team of the Tournament for a record sixth time.
• Jonassen: 14 wickets at 18, along with 174 runs at an average of 34, led Brisbane Heat to the WBBL Final.

Honoring Contributions Beyond the Field

Cameron Green Wins Community Impact Award

Green was honored for his work with Kidney Health Australia, dedicating over 100 hours to raising awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease.

Frankie Mountney Named Woolworths Cricket Blaster of the Year

Born deaf and wearing bilateral cochlear implants, Frankie’s love for cricket saw her awarded for spirit, teamwork, and enthusiasm in Australian Cricket’s entry-level program.

Final Thoughts: A Celebration of Excellence

The Australian Cricket Awards 2025 was a night to celebrate the incredible performances and contributions of Australia’s top cricketers.

• Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head deservedly took the top honors for their contributions to Australia’s success.
• Josh Hazlewood, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Adam Zampa were recognized for their match-winning performances across formats.
• Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Ellyse Perry, and Jess Jonassen were named BBL and WBBL Players of the Tournament.
• Cameron Green and Frankie Mountney were recognized for their contributions beyond the cricket field.

With Australia’s cricketing talent shining across all levels, the 2025 cricket season promises even greater moments ahead!