This is King’s first ICC monthly award, and she was quick to credit her teammates for their collective success. King said, “It’s been a fantastic summer for the girls, and we’re really thrilled with how we’ve retained the Ashes. I’m proud to have played a part in that success, and I’ll remember that series, especially the Test match, for a long time. There’s no bigger stage than an Ashes Test at the MCG, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it.”
Nine wickets at Melbourne
King played a pivotal role in Australia’s emphatic victory over England in the only Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. She took nine wickets for just 98 runs, playing a crucial role in Australia’s innings and 122-run win. In the first innings, King dismantled England’s batting line-up with figures of 4-45, bowling them out for 170. Australia established a commanding 270-run lead. In the second innings, she returned even more aggressively, taking 5-53 to dismiss England for a paltry 148. Her match-winning spell ensured Australia secured an impressive series victory. Beyond her bowling, King also contributed two catches in the field and three runs with the bat. Her all-round performance was instrumental in Australia’s historic 16-0 win in the Women’s Ashes series.
