G Kamalini, a member of India’s U-19 T20 World Cup-winning team, became the youngest player to debut in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday.
Aged 16 years 213 days, she was included in Mumbai Indians’ playing 11 ahead of its WPL 2025 match against Gujarat Giants at the Kotambi International Stadium in Vadodara.
Kamalini even got to bat after Nat Sciver-Brunt was removed. And on her first ball, she unleashed a well-timed cut to find the boundary.
Here’s a look at the youngest debutants in the history of the Women’s Premier League:
Youngest debutants in WPL
G Kamalini (Mumbai Indians) – 16y 213d
Shabnam Shakil (Gujarat Giants) – 16y 263d
Parshavi Chopra (Mumbai Indians) – 16y 312d
Alice Capsey (Delhi Capitals) – 18y 205d
Joshitha VJ (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 18y 206d