WPL 2023: 5 youngsters to watch out for

The Women’s Premier League started in an incredible manner with the Mumbai Indians (MI) crushing Gujarat Giants (GG) by 143 runs in the season opener on March 4. Riding on Saika Ishaques’ heroics with the ball MI registered a convincing victory over the Giants, while Amelia Kerr and Issy Wong also contributed to the team’s win with their fabulous spells. Noting the performances of these youngsters, it could be said that the tournament could bring the best out of young players in the upcoming games. Earlier, in the month of February, ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup performances helped franchises to pick talented youngsters in the 2023 WPL Player Auction. Relying on some of the top performers of the ICC event and in international cricket, some franchises did not hesitate to sign fresh talents. These youngsters will back themselves to showcase their talent and become notable names in the T20 league. Here are 5 youngsters to watch out for: 5. Sonam Yadav (Mumbai Indians) Sonam Yadav will become the youngest player to feature in the WPL. MI picked her at her base amount of INR 10 lakh In the WPL auction after seeing her performances in the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup. The 15-year-old was a part of the India U19 squad that clinched the title in the maiden Women’s U19 World Cup. With five wickets in six games at an economy of 7.04, Sonam contributed to her team’s phenomenal victory and looked brilliant against big teams like Australia, New Zealand and England at the U19 event. Meanwhile, MI did not include her in the playing XI in the first game, but the youngster is expected to playe in the upcoming matches. If given a chance, she might do wonders for her team with her slow left-arm bowling. With Saika Ishaque and Amelia Kerr in the ranks, she could also add strength to the spin attack and be destructive against opponents. 4. Titas Sadhu (Delhi Capitals) Titas Sadhu impressed with her medium-fast bowling at the Women’s U19 World Cup. The young pacer bagged six wickets in six matches at an economy of 4.27. She delivered a match-winning spell of 2/6 and won the Player of the Match award In the final against England. Following her performance in the ICC tournament, Delhi Capitals (DC) roped her into their squad for INR 25 lakh in the auction. The 18-year-old will be seen bolstering the pace attack of the franchise. In the U-19 World Cup, she troubled batters with her variations. Against New Zealand U-19, Sadhu bowled cleverly and delivered an economical spell (1/17) for her team. The youngster will look to be impactful in the WPL against quality international players and become a notable name in her team. 3. Alice Capsey (Delhi Capitals) Alice Capsey has become an important member of the England team due to her all-round ability. Believing in her batting skills, the 18-year-old has played a few impressive knocks for her national team in international cricket. So far, she has amassed 307 runs in 15 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.90. Considering her international record, DC showed faith in her in the Player Auction and bought the England player for INR 75 lakh. Grabbing the opportunity with both hands, Capsey will look forward to becoming a vital cog among the Capitals. Going through her decent batting numbers for England, DC might assign her the role of a top-order batter. On the other hand, the teenager will also strive to utilise her Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred Competition experience to bring cheers to the faces of the franchise’s supporters. 2. Parshavi Chopra (UP Warriorz) Parshavi Chopra grabbed a lot of eyes after the 2023 U19 World Cup as she ended up becoming the second-leading wicket-taker. Scalping 11 wickets in six matches at an economy of 3.66, she played a major role in her team’s impressive title triumph. In the game against Sri Lanka U-19, she bagged 4/5 and helped India win the match convincingly. Her mind-boggling bowling performances attracted UP Warriorz (UPW) in the 2023 WPL auction as she got signed by the franchise at her base price of INR 10 lakh. For upcoming games, UPW may trust Chopra’s bowling potential and induct her into their playing XI. With experienced Shabnim Ismail and young Deepti Sharma, she has the ability to increase the strength of UPW’s spin unit. In the U-19 World Cup, she was seen outfoxing batters with her googly. As the competition is getting played in India, where wickets help spinners, the leggie could prove herself more effective against batters. 1. Shweta Sehrawat (UP Warriorz) Following her performance in the Women’s U19 World Cup, UP Warriorz bought Shweta Sehrawat for INR 40 lakh. The 19-year-old scored 297 runs for India in seven matches with three half-centuries and ended up as the leading run-scorer in the competition. In the high-scoring match against South Africa U-19, Sehrawat took her team home with her marvellous unbeaten 92-run knock. The skilled opening batter also played a crucial knock of 61 off 45 against New Zealand in the semi-final. Noticing her efficiency as an opener, UP Warriorz might give her the task to open the innings for them along with her captain Alyssa Healy. The 19-year-old has played a few matches for Delhi in the domestic circuit and at the marquee event, she will look to utilise all her experience to be competitive against her opponents.

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WPL 2023: 5 youngsters to watch out for

These youngsters will back themselves to showcase their talent and become notable names in the T20 league.

3. Alice Capsey (Delhi Capitals)

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