NEW DELHI: In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction held in Bengaluru, 16-year-old Tamil Nadu all-rounder G Kamalini became a sensation, with Mumbai Indians bidding for her quite persistently and catching a number of eyeballs in the process.
Acquired by Mumbai Indians for a staggering Rs 1.60 crore, her signing started with a modest base price of Rs 10 lakh before an intense bidding battle with Delhi Capitals. The burgeoning interest in Kamalini underscores her meteoric rise in Indian women’s cricket.
Kamalini first rose to prominence during the U19 Women’s T20 Trophy, where she displayed exceptional performances that turned heads in the cricketing fraternity.
Leading Tamil Nadu to victory in the tournament, she accumulated 311 runs in eight matches, smashing 10 sixes and establishing herself as a future powerhouse.
Her crowning moment came in the U-19 tri-series final against South Africa, where her 79-run knock for India ‘B’ was pivotal in securing a win.
These milestones cemented her place in the Indian squad for the inaugural U-19 Asia Cup, where she shone once again with an impressive 44 off 29 balls against Pakistan.
What makes G Kamalini special...
What sets Kamalini apart is her versatility. While she is primarily known for her explosive batting, she is also a part-time spinner and an experienced wicket-keeper, skills she has honed across multiple age-group competitions.
Kamalini’s adaptability adds significant value to any side, making her a prized asset for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming WPL season.
Kamalini is currently training at the prestigious Super Kings Academy, further refining her skills to compete at the highest level.
Despite her young age, her performances in senior domestic competitions, including the Senior Women Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy, where she displayed all-around potential with bat and ball, indicate her readiness to make an impact in professional cricket.
As WPL 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on this prodigious talent whose journey from Tamil Nadu’s U19 circuit to cricket’s grandest stages has just begun.
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