The New Zealand Cricket Awards 2026presented by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), recognized the outstanding achievements of cricketers across various formats, including Amelia Kerr, Jacob DuffyAnd Jess Kerr Award winners include.

Amelia Kerr wins Debbie Hockley Medal for the fourth time in a row

New Zealand women’s captain Amelia Kerr for the fourth consecutive time Debbie Hockley Medal won, which made them Women’s Cricketer of the Year Recognized as. Kerr performed brilliantly in the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, winning Player of the Series awards in several matches.

Debbie Hockley praised him, saying: “To put it plainly, 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 has Women’s T20 Player of the Year award Also won.

Jacob Duffy wins Sir Richard Hadlee Medal and other awards

Jacob Duffy after breaking Hadlee’s record for most wickets by a New Zealander in 2025 Sir Richard Hadlee Medal Won. They Test Player of the Year award And Winsor Cup also won, making him one of the few players to win three major awards in a single night.

Sir Richard Hadlee said, “Jacob’s consistency, consistency, and ability to take wickets in pressure moments made him one of the most complete bowling performers of the season.”

Jess Kerr shines in domestic competitions

Jess Kerr enjoyed a fantastic season in New Zealand domestic cricket, in which he Women’s Domestic Player of the Year And Super Smash Women’s Player of the Year awards Live. Her consistent performances with the bat and bowling played a vital role in her team’s success, making her one of the country’s rising stars in women’s cricket.

Tim Seifert excelled in T20 internationals

Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert After a stellar performance in New Zealand’s T20 campaign Men’s T20I Player of the Year Was named. He scored 326 runs in eight innings, with an average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 166.32, and was instrumental in taking his team to the final. His dynamic batting made him one of the most influential players of the tournament.

Lifetime contribution recognized

Martin Snedden For his contribution to cricket Bert Sutcliffe Medal Was honored with. NZC Chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon Said that his contribution places him among the biggest influential figures in New Zealand cricket.

former all-rounders Jeremy Coney And Haidee Tiffen To NZC Hall of Fame were included, marking the first new members since last year’s inaugural “First Eleven.”

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


• Women’s Domestic Player of the Year – Jess Kerr


• Super Smash Men’s Player of the Year – Katene Clarke (Northern Brave)


• Super Smash Women’s Player of the Year – Jess Kerr (Wellington Blaze)


• Redpath Cup – Henry Nicholls


• Ruth Martin Cup – Kate Anderson


• Winsor Cup – Jacob Duffy


• Phyl Blackler Cup – Jess Kerr


• Umpire of the Year – Chris Gaffaney