WPL 2025: G Kamalini Becomes Youngest Debutant for MI

India U19 star G Kamalini created history by becoming the youngest debutant in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The 16-year-old left-handed batter received her maiden Mumbai Indians (MI) cap on February 18, 2025, during MI’s match against Gujarat Giants (GG) at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. She surpassed her U19 teammate Shabnam Shakil, who previously held the record.

Key Highlights

Youngest WPL Debutant

• Kamalini, at 16 years and 213 days, broke the record previously held by Shabnam Shakil (16 years, 263 days in 2024).

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Match Details

• Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2025, at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
• WPL 2025 Full Coverage: Kamalini is one of the latest U19 players to transition to senior-level franchise cricket.

Other Young Debutant Before Her

Her U19 teammates Shabnam Shakil, VJ Joshitha, and Parshavi Chopra also made early WPL debuts.

• 16 years 263 days – Shabnam Shakil (GG) vs RCB, 2024
• 16 years 312 days – Parshavi Chopra (UPW) vs MI, 2023
• 18 years 203 days – VJ Joshitha (RCB) vs GG, 2025
• 18 years 206 days – Alice Capsey (DC) vs RCB, 2023
• 19 years 7 days – Shweta Sehrawat (UPW) vs GG, 2023

Her Success in U19 World Cup

• Kamalini was a key player in India’s 2024 U19 T20 World Cup win, scoring two half-centuries, while Parunika Sisodia was the most economical bowler with 10 wickets.
• Parunika Sisodia’s Debut: Another U19 World Cup-winning player, Parunika Sisodia, also received her maiden MI cap in WPL 2025.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	WPL 2025: G Kamalini Becomes Youngest Debutant for MI
Youngest WPL Debutant	G Kamalini (16 years, 213 days) for MI vs GG, 2025
Previous Record Holder	Shabnam Shakil (16 years, 263 days) for GG vs RCB, 2024
Match Details	MI vs GG, Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Other Young WPL Debutants	Parshavi Chopra, VJ Joshitha, Alice Capsey, Shweta Sehrawat, Shafali Verma
India U19 World Cup Contribution	Kamalini scored two half-centuries, Parunika Sisodia took 10 wickets
Parunika Sisodia’s Debut	Left-arm spinner received her maiden MI cap in WPL 2025
Significance	WPL provides a platform for young Indian cricketers’ development