The left-hander Aussie beat out strong opposition from West Indies spinner Karishma Ramharack and India Under-19 star Trisha Gongadi to win the coveted monthly accolade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It is the first time Mooney has ever won the monthly ICC award and the second in succession for Australian players after in-form all-rounder Annabel Sutherland took home the honour in December 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"January was an incredible month for the Australian Women\u2019s Cricket Team. Winning the Ashes in front of a home crowd was very special and to complete the series playing in the first ever day-night Test at the MCG in front of a record crowd for a Women\u2019s Test is a moment that we will all never forget. This team continues to achieve amazing results, and I am so proud to be a part of it,\" said Mooney.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A subdued start to the series was overturned when the opener dug deep with a battling half-century in the third ODI in Hobart. Stuttering to 59 for four, Mooney resisted a resurgent England with 50 from 64 balls, setting the platform for the home side to post 308 from their 50 overs and secure the ODI sweep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the T20I contests that followed, Mooney consolidated her position as the top-ranked batter, striking 213 runs at a blistering strike rate of 146.89.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Scores of 75 and 44 came before a stunning unbeaten 94 in 63 balls in Adelaide, her highest score in over five years in the format, to drive home Australia\u2019s dominance against their fierce rivals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the T20I contests that followed, Mooney consolidated her position as the top-ranked batter, striking 213 runs at a blistering strike rate of 146.89.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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