7 months ago
Vaishnavi Sharma Debuts for Mumbai Indians
Vaishnavi Sharma, a young cricket player, has joined the Mumbai Indians team for the rest of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026.
She replaces G Kamalini, who got hurt and can't play anymore.
Vaishnavi was not picked in the big auction but was later chosen by the team for Rs 30 lakh.
She has already played for India in a series against Sri Lanka, where she took five wickets.
This is a great opportunity for her to show her skills in the WPL.
Meanwhile, Deeya Yadav, a 16-year-old batter, made her debut for Delhi Capitals, becoming the youngest player in WPL history.
She was praised by her captain Jemimah Rodrigues for her ability to hit the ball hard.
Both teams are playing in Vadodara, and the match is important for their standings in the tournament.
Vaishnavi Sharma replaces G Kamalini in the Mumbai Indians squad for the rest of WPL 2026 due to Kamalini's injury.
Sharma was acquired for Rs 30 lakh after going unsold in the mega auction.
She made her international debut in December 2026, taking five wickets in a T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Deeya Yadav, aged 16 years and 103 days, became the youngest player to debut in the WPL for Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their match in Vadodara.
- Who
- Vaishnavi Sharma, a 20-year-old left-arm spinner, replaces G Kamalini in the Mumbai Indians squad. Deeya Yadav, a 16-year-old batter, makes her debut for Delhi Capitals.
- What
- Vaishnavi Sharma has been drafted into the Mumbai Indians squad for the rest of the WPL 2026 season. Deeya Yadav made her WPL debut for Delhi Capitals.
- Where
- The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 is being held in India, with the match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians taking place in Vadodara.
- When
- The replacements are effective for the remainder of the WPL 2026 season.
- Why
- G Kamalini was ruled out due to an injury. Deeya Yadav was chosen for her impressive domestic performances.
Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals
Team Performance
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have won two of their five games and are defending champions.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals have won one of their four games under new captain Jemimah Rodrigues.
Key facts
- Player
- Vaishnavi Sharma
- Team
- Mumbai Indians
- Replaced Player
- G Kamalini
- Reason for Replacement
- Injury
- Auction Price
- Rs 30 lakh
- International Debut
- December 2026 (T20I series against Sri Lanka)
- Wickets in Debut Series
- 5 wickets
- Deeya Yadav's Age
- 16 years and 103 days
- Deeya Yadav's Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Deeya Yadav's Auction Price
- ₹10 lakh
Quotes
Jemimah Rodrigues
Delhi Capitals skipper
“Deeya Yadav comes in. She’s 16, but she can really smash the ball out of the park. That’s all I’ll say”
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Sources
WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians sign Vaishnavi Sharma as injury replacement for G. Kamalini
Who is Deeya Yadav? WPL's youngest-ever debutant, rated highly by Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues
WPL 2026: Vaishnavi Sharma replaces G Kamalini in Mumbai Indians squad for rest of season
