Uma Kashvi Makes History as Youngest Player in WPL 2027 Auction

Historic Moment at WPL 2027 Auction

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 Auction marked a significant milestone as 15-year-old Uma Kashvi from Karnataka became the youngest player ever acquired in the auction's history. Intense bidding took place among all five franchises on Wednesday at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi.

With a total budget of 8.15 crore shared among the franchises and 150 players available for selection, the auction featured notable domestic and international signings. Australian cricketer Sophie Molineux emerged as the highest-priced player, being purchased by UP Warriorz for INR 1.1 crore.

Out of the 150 players, five franchises selected 25 players to complete their rosters, with Delhi Capitals acquiring the teenage all-rounder for her base price of INR 10 lakh during the accelerated bidding round.

Uma Kashvi's First WPL Contract

As franchises like Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz made headlines with their acquisitions, Uma Kashvi captured attention by becoming the youngest player ever signed in WPL history.

Initially registered at a base price of INR 10 lakh, Kashvi went unsold in the first round but was later picked up by Delhi Capitals in the accelerated round.

Alongside her peer Anshu Nagar, both aged 15, Kashvi is among the youngest participants in the WPL 2027 auction. The auction is renowned for discovering emerging domestic talent, and Delhi Capitals seized the chance to bid for her.

Who is Uma Kashvi?

Uma Kashvi is regarded as a promising talent in Indian women's cricket, known for her dynamic all-round abilities and composure under pressure. She excels in off-spin bowling and is a capable power-hitter in the lower-middle order.

Her cricket journey began at the Karnataka Institute of Cricket (KIOC), where she gained attention by scoring a double century in a junior inter-school tournament at just 12 years old. Currently, she represents Karnataka at the Under-19 level and is emerging as a key all-rounder.

In mid-2023, Kashvi played for India Women’s U19 in both ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, where India achieved a clean sweep in both formats.

Recently, she was part of the Karnataka team that reached the semifinals of the U19 BCCI Women’s T20 Tournament. Kashvi is anticipated to participate in the upcoming Women’s U19 World Cup, where India aims to defend their title in Bangladesh and Nepal.