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South Africa have received another boost following their impressive Test performances against Australia, with one of their key players, Marco Jansen, earning individual recognition for his contributions.
The Proteas managed to turn around a difficult series after losing the opening match, eventually securing a memorable victory. The achievement has now brought further recognition for Marco Jansen who made a significant impact across the three Tests, delivering important performances with both bat and ball.
Marco Jansen beats Arafat Minhas and Shai Hope to win ICC Award
South African all-rounder Marco Jansen has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October 2026 following his outstanding performances during the team's 2-1 Test series victory over Australia.
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The 26-year-old was selected ahead of the other two nominees, Pakistan's emerging all-rounder Arafat Minhas and West Indies captain Shai Hope, to secure his maiden Player of the Month award.
Jansen played a major role in South Africa's comeback after they went behind in the series following the opening Test. His contributions in the remaining two matches helped the Proteas turn the contest around and claim an important series victory.
Speaking after receiving the award, Jansen expressed his happiness at being recognised for his efforts, while also acknowledging the contribution of his teammates and the support staff.
“Winning the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award is a great honour for me, particularly after such a competitive series against Australia.
"It was one of the most memorable series of my career, and being able to contribute to the team’s success made it even more special. To receive this recognition as well is something I’m incredibly proud of. We grateful to them all, and our focus now is on building on this momentum as we continue our push to reach the ICC World Test Championship Final next year,” Jansen said.
Marco Jansen's All-Round Contributions Help South Africa Beat Australia
Jansen's most influential performance came during the second Test at Gqeberha. With South Africa looking to level the series, the all-rounder stepped up with an important contribution of 85 runs in the first innings before making an impact with the ball.
He picked up six wickets across the match, playing a crucial part in South Africa's innings-and-31-run victory. The result brought the series back to level terms at 1-1 and set up a decisive final encounter.
The left-arm pacer continued his impressive run in the third Test, contributing another half-century with the bat and claiming three wickets. His efforts helped South Africa complete their comeback and register a 2-1 series win over Australia.
