The star of the show was Shree Charani, who took four wickets in her T201 debut, including Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, and Lauren Bell.
Shree Charani is who?
She made history by being the first woman from her district to play for India’s women’s cricket team at the age of 20. Her father, Chandrasekhar Reddy, is a minor employee at the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project and was raised in a humble household. When Charani was first urged to play badminton in sixth grade, she also
Her early training was greatly aided by her uncle, Kishore Kumar Reddy.
Early Professional and Home Achievement
Charani started playing cricket in school, where she was a standout in age-group competitions. She advanced to play for India’s Under-19 teams and represent Andhra in domestic tournaments, demonstrating her abilities as a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. She drew fierce bidding at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction and eventually signed a 55 lakh contract with the Delhi Capitals.
