The Women’s Premier League (WPL) quickly becoming the ultimate launching pad for teenage prodigies, proving that age is no barrier to world-class talent. Since its inception in 2023, the league has consistently lowered the bar of entry, providing a global stage for players barely out of high school.
presentation of Deeya Yadav In 2026, the tournament reset the record books, marking a new era of youth dominance. These young people are not just making up numbers; they take caps from legends and take on the world’s fastest bowlers with fearless intent. From record-breaking leg-spinners to explosive openers, the WPL’s youngest debutants are the future of the global game. As the 2026 season begins, the focus is brighter than ever on these five remarkable athletes who are redefining what it means to be a professional cricketer at the age of sixteen.
Top 5 youngest debutants in WPL history ft. Deeya Yadav
1. Deeya Yadav (Delhi Capitals) – 16 Years 103 Days:
Deeya created history on 20 January 2026 by becoming the youngest player to feature in a WPL match. debuts for Capitals of Delhi against Mumbai Indians The Haryana-based batting sensation has been replaced at the DY Patil Stadium Mani from him XI. Deeya, who came into the news for the first time in the U-15 match with an unbeaten 213, showed great composure in her debut. Although the pressure of the big stage is high, his inclusion as a key role model, Shafali VermaIt shows the Capitals’ long-term confidence in his explosive ‘fearless stroke-play’ technique.
2. G. Kamalini (Mumbai Indians) – 16 Years 213 Days:
Until Deeya’s debut G. Kalim he had the prestigious title of the league’s youngest debutant. He won his first cap on 18 February 2025 in a high-voltage clash against Mumbai Indians. Giants of Gujarat. Kamalini, the left-handed wicketkeeper from Tamil Nadu, announced her arrival in style by hitting the first ball she faced in professional franchise cricket over the boundary. His debut performance was electrifying on the field and justified the Rs 1.6 crore price tag Mumbai paid for his services in the 2025 auction, with an unbeaten 4 to finish the game.
3. Shabnam Shakil (Gujarat Giants) – 16 Years 263 Days:
Shabnam Photo was the outstanding young pacer of the 2024 season who debuted for Gujarat Giants at the age of just 16. A product of India’s U-19 World Cup winning team, debut against Royal Challengers Bengaluru it was a master class in pace bowling. rejected elite international stars, and immediately attracted attention Alyssa Healy and Chamari Athapathu counter spells at its opening UP Warriors. His performance at 11/3 remains one of the most economical and effective spells by a rookie in the history of the tournament, proving that he can handle the world’s most aggressive shots with ease.
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4. Parshavi Chopra (UP Warriors) – 16 Years 312 Days:
Parshavi Chopra He was the youngest specialist spinner to debut in the first season of 2023. representing UP WarriorsThe leg spinner made his debut against Mumbai Indians. was inspired Shane WarneParshavi showed great maturity, using his flight and deceptive play to smother top international shots. In his debut campaign, he picked up three wickets in four innings, including a critical spell of 2/29 against. Giants of Gujarat he maintained an economy rate of under seven during average overs. His debut was a testament to his transformation from a medium pacer to one of India’s most promising wrist spinners.
5. Alice Capsey (Delhi Capitals) – 18 Years 205 Days:
Although slightly older than the Indian trio, Alice CapseyHis debut in 2023 was a landmark moment for the foreign youngster in the WPL. debuts for Capitals of Delhi against Royal Challengers Bengaluruhe proved why he is a “teenage superstar”. England. In his first outing, he showed his all-round utility by picking up crucial wickets and playing a highly effective cameo with the bat. His debut performance cemented his place in the Capitals XI and he became a mainstay in the team, scoring over 400 runs in his first two seasons and setting the gold standard for international recruitment.
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