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Simran Shaikh

Simran Shaikh is an uncapped Indian cricketer known for her power-hitting as a right-handed middle-order batter and right-arm legbreak bowler. She rose to prominence after becoming the most expensive uncapped Indian player in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction. 

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Full Name
Simran Banu Shaikh
Born
January 12, 2002
Birthplace
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Right-handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Legbreak
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women · Match 20 Women T20 February 1, 2026 22 14 3 0 157.14
UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women · Match 18 Women T20 January 29, 2026 10 11 1 0 90.91
Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women · Eliminator Women T20 March 13, 2025 17 8 2 1 212.50
Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women · 19th Match Women T20 March 10, 2025 18 16 1 1 112.50
Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women · 10th Match Women T20 February 25, 2025 5 7 1 0 71.43
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women · 5th Match Women T20 February 18, 2025 3 8 0 0 37.50

Matches

Delhi Capitals Women Delhi Capitals Women
UP Warriorz Women UP Warriorz Women
UP Warriorz Women UP Warriorz Women
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
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Notable Achievements And Records

  • Became the most expensive uncapped Indian player in the WPL 2025 auction when she was purchased by the Gujarat Giants for an impressive ₹1.9 crore (approx. USD 250,000).

  • Part of the Mumbai and India E teams that won the Senior Women's T20 Trophy and the Challenger Trophy, respectively.

  • Known for her inspiring journey from a financially humble background in the Dharavi slums of Mumbai to the professional cricket spotlight. 

International Career

Cricketer Simran Shaikh has not yet made her international debut for the senior Indian national team. She has primarily played in domestic cricket and the Women's Premier League (WPL). Her goal is to earn a place on the national team and make her international debut. 

Major Represented Teams

  • Mumbai Women (domestic team)
  • West Zone Women
  • India C Women, India D Women, India E Women
  • UP Warriorz (WPL 2023)
  • Gujarat Giants (WPL 2025 onwards)