New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Sophia Dunkley's consistent run with the bat has seen her clinch the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July, the first time she has won the honour.

According to ICC website, she edged out strong competition from England teammate Sophie Ecclestone and Ireland captain Gaby Lewis for the monthly award.

"I am delighted to win the ICC Player of the Month award off the back of a really hard-fought series against India," she said.

"We would have loved to have won the series but I think we'll take a lot from it moving towards the ICC Women's World Cup. India deserved their win and it was a great series to be a part of," she added.

The 27-year-old had a quiet start to the month in the second T20I against India in ...