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Youngest Players To Debut In The Women's Premier League

Soumyajit Dutta

G Kamalini [Source: @weRcricket/X.com]G Kamalini [Source: @weRcricket/X.com]

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has swiftly become a ground-breaking platform for budding cricketers to showcase their talent on a global stage. Among its most compelling narratives is the rise of teenage prodigies who’ve defied age barriers to make their mark in this elite competition. 

These trailblazers aren’t just rewriting record books, they’re redefining what’s possible for the next generation of women cricketers. From power-hitting openers to crafty spin sensations, the WPL’s youth revolution spans teams, seasons, and playing styles. 

With that being said here's a look at some of the youngest sensations to step into the WPL field.

5) Alice Capsey (18 years 206 days)

Alice Capsey, the talented English all-rounder, made her WPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2023 at just 18 years old. Known for her aggressive batting and handy off-spin, Capsey had already built a strong reputation in England's domestic circuit before entering the WPL.

Ahead of WPL 2025, Capsey was acquired for INR 75 lakh INR, reflecting her growing stature in the game. With 707 runs in 38 T20Is at a strike rate of 119.42 and six wickets at an economy of 6.68, she brings valuable all-round capabilities to the RCB setup.

4) VJ Joshitha (18 years 205 days)

VJ Joshitha, the young right-arm medium-fast bowler, made her WPL debut for RCB this year. Hailing from Kerala, she has been a promising talent in domestic cricket. Known for her ability to generate pace and movement with the new ball, Joshitha has shown glimpses of her potential despite a challenging start to her WPL career. 

Joshitha was picked by RCB for INR 10 lakh in the WPL 2025 auction, marking an important milestone in her budding career. Although she went wicketless in her first two WPL outings with her debut being against Gujarat Giants Women, her ability to maintain an economy rate of 10.66 suggests room for growth and development at the highest level. 

3) Parshavi Chopra (16 years 312 days)

Parshavi Chopra, a talented leg-spinning all-rounder, made her WPL debut for UP Warriorz in 2023 at the age of 16. A product of India’s U-19 women’s cricket setup, Parshavi made an impact by picking up three wickets in four matches in her debut season, including a best bowling performance of 2/29. 

In the WPL 2025 auction, Parshavi Chopra was retained by UP Warriorz for INR 10 lakh INR, reflecting the franchise’s continued trust in her abilities. Though she had minimal contributions with the bat in her previous outings, her sharp leg spin and improving economy rate have made her a valuable asset. 

2) Shabnam Shakil (16 years 263 days)

Shabnam Shakil, a promising young fast bowler, made her WPL debut for Gujarat Giants in 2024 at the age of 16. Hailing from Visakhapatnam, in her maiden WPL season, she made an impact by picking up four wickets in four matches, including a standout performance of 3/11. 

For WPL 2025, Gujarat Giants retained Shabnam Shakil for INR 10 lakh INR, recognizing her as a valuable asset for the team’s bowling attack. Despite her young age, she has showcased maturity in handling pressure situations and has been a key wicket-taking option. With the WPL season 2025 ongoing, she will be eager to make a bigger impact and cement her place as a match-winner for the Giants.

1) G Kamalini (16 years 213 days)

G Kamalini created history as the youngest-ever player to debut in the WPL at just 16 years and 213 days. The Mumbai Indians Women’s newest recruit took the field against Gujarat Giants, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey in the league. Her remarkable performances in the U-19 domestic circuit, where she amassed 311 runs in eight matches and played a match-winning knock of 79 in the U-19 tri-series final, showcased her potential at a young age.

Mumbai Indians Women secured Kamalini for a staggering INR 1.6 crore INR in the WPL 2025 auction, making her one of the most expensive uncapped Indian players. The franchise showed immense faith in her abilities, despite having limited funds, and she is now set to repay that trust.