The New Zealand Cricket Awards 2026<\/strong>, presented by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), recognized the outstanding achievements of cricketers across formats, with Amelia Kerr<\/strong>, Jacob Duffy<\/strong><\/a>, and Jess Kerr<\/strong> among the winners.<\/p>\n Amelia Kerr, New Zealand women\u2019s captain, won the Debbie Hockley Medal<\/strong> for the fourth straight year, recognizing her as the Women\u2019s Cricketer of the Year<\/strong>. Kerr starred in the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, earning Player of the Series honors in multiple matches.<\/p>\n Debbie Hockley praised her, saying: \u201cQuite simply, we\u2019re talking about a dominant force in every facet of the game, and one of the most influential players in women\u2019s cricket history.\u201d<\/em> Kerr also won the Women\u2019s T20 Player of the Year award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Jacob Duffy took the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal<\/strong> after breaking Hadlee\u2019s record for most wickets by a New Zealander in 2025. He also won the Test Player of the Year award<\/strong> and the Winsor Cup<\/strong> for men\u2019s first-class bowling, making him one of the few players to win three major awards in a single night.<\/p>\n Sir Richard Hadlee said, \u201cJacob\u2019s durability, consistency, and ability to take wickets in pressure moments made him the most complete bowling performer of the season.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Jess Kerr enjoyed a stellar season in New Zealand domestic cricket, earning both the Women\u2019s Domestic Player of the Year<\/strong> and Super Smash Women\u2019s Player of the Year awards<\/strong>. Her consistent performances with both bat and ball were instrumental in her team\u2019s success, highlighting her as one of the country\u2019s rising stars in women\u2019s cricket.<\/p>\n Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert<\/strong><\/a> was named Men\u2019s T20I Player of the Year<\/strong> after a standout performance in New Zealand\u2019s T20 campaign. He scored 326 runs in eight innings at an impressive average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 166.32, playing a key role in guiding his team to the final. His dynamic batting made him one of the most influential performers in the tournament.<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0Aakash Chopra picks the ideal playing XI of RCB for IPL 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Martin Snedden<\/strong> was honored with the Bert Sutcliffe Medal<\/strong> for his services to cricket. NZC Chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon<\/strong> said his contribution places him among New Zealand cricket\u2019s greatest influencers.<\/p>\n Former all-rounders Jeremy Coney<\/strong> and Haidee Tiffen<\/strong> were inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame<\/strong>, the first additions since the inaugural \u201cFirst Eleven\u201d last year.<\/p>\n Also READ: Former Indian opener predicts the top 4 teams in IPL 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAmelia Kerr clinches fourth consecutive Debbie Hockley Medal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Jacob Duffy claims Sir Richard Hadlee Medal and more<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Jess Kerr shines in domestic competitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tim Seifert excels in T20 internationals<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lifetime contribution recognized<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Complete list of award winners:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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