Matthews surpassed South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt and Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu for the coveted monthly award following her excellent form during the white-ball series against Pakistan
"The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the latest lists of contenders hoping to claim the ICC Women's Player of the Month award following April's international contests," ICC said in a statement.
"A trio of stars from Namibia, UAE and Pakistan have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April 2024," ICC stated in an official statement.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Abhishek Suryavanshi on Tuesday was named the Emerging Player of the Month for April on Tuesday was named the Emerging Player of the Month for April.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the Player of the Month nominees for March with Mark Adair, Matt Henry and Kamindu Mendis competing for the coveted award
Australia's star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, England's middle-order batter Maia Bouchier and New Zealand's Amelia Kerr have been nominated for the March award.
Punjab FC midfielder Madih Talal has been rewarded with the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month award for February 2024, in recognition of his outstanding performance throughout the month.
With the top honour, Sutherland became the fifth player from Australia to win the ICC Women's Player of the Month Award after Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner.
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Tuesday was named the Men's Player of the Month award for February 2024 by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jaiswal beat star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka to claim the title.