The ongoing Women’s Premier League Auction (WPL 2025) witnessed a promising teenager from Tamil Nadu becoming a crorepati. G Kamalini who is currently part of India U19 squad for Women’s Asia Cup in Malaysia was signed by Mumbai Indians for a staggering ₹1.60 crore in Bengaluru on Sunday.
WOW!!
Young wicket-keeper G Kamalini is now part of the Mumbai Indians!
INR 1.60 Crore for the 16-year old #TATAWPLAuction | #TATAWPL | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/PzIw3ZFDrj
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) December 15, 2024
Which teams bid for G Kamalini?
Starting at a base price of ₹10 lakh, Kamalini saw her price tag swell thanks to Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. The two bid for the all-rounder’s signature at a furious pace, with MI finally winning the battle.
About G Kamalini?
Kamalini, who can not only keep wicket and also bowl spin, trains at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai. The all-rounder was instrumental in Tamil Nadu winning the U-19 domestic tournament in October, hitting 311 runs in eight matches. She followed that up by top-scoring with 79 in the Under-19 tri-series final for India B against South Africa A. That form earned her a berth in India’s squad for the Under-19 Asia Cup.
The tournament is an important milestone in women’s cricket, and Kamalini’s inclusion in the squad speaks volumes about her talent and hard work. And Kamalini has showcased her mettle with an outstanding knock for India U19 women’s team against Pakistan. She scored 44 runs of just 29 deliveries as India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets. Her innings had 4 boundaries and 3 sixes.
