Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Choyimoola in Wayanad, Kerala |
Latest News about Minnu Mani
11/09/2026
Minnu Mani featured in match coverage after scoring 363 runs for India A against Australia A, underlining her value as a batting all-rounder in the side. The performance added to her growing reputation in domestic and representative cricket and drew fresh attention to her form in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Minnu Mani is an Indian international cricketer who represents the Indian women's national team and plays for Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League[1]. | |
| She is the first woman from Kerala's Kurichiya tribal community to wear the blue jersey for India, breaking barriers from tribal trails to top-tier triumphs[2]. | |
| Born in Choyimoola, Wayanad, Kerala, she grew up in a region noted for lush green landscapes and rich culture[3]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Jersey Number | 71 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Mananthavady Government Vocational Higher Secondary School |
Personal Life
| She belongs to the Kurichiya tribal community in Kerala's tribal heartland[2]. | |
| She faced initial parental opposition to her cricket career but secured her place through dedication[2]. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Mani CK (daily wage labourer) |
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| Mother | Vasantha (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | She has one sister. |
Career
| Debuted for India Women in T20I on 09/07/2023 against Bangladesh Women at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka. | |
| Played for teams including India Women, India Blue Women, Indian Board Presidents Women XI, Railways Women, India A Women, India Women Emerging, India C Women, Kerala Women, KCA Emerald, KCA Pearl, South Zone Women, and Delhi Capitals. | |
| Role: All Rounder; Batting style: Left Handed; Bowling style: Off break. | |
| Jersey Number: 71[3]. | |
| First tribal woman from Kerala to play for India[2]. | |
| First Kerala player to be auctioned in the Women’s Premier League, signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs30 lakhs against a base price of Rs10 lakhs[2]. | |
| Jersey Number: 71. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/minnu_mani/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Minnu Mani is an accomplished Indian cricketer, having played numerous matches for Kerala, India A, and other teams. She is recognized for being a consistently high runscorer in domestic cricket. | |
| 2. She began her cricket journey at the age of 10 by playing with her cousins and boys in the nearby paddy fields. | |
| 3. Before pursuing a career in cricket, she was involved in athletics, competing in 400 meters and 600 meters races. | |
| 4. During her 8th standard, her physical education teacher encouraged her to pursue cricket at Mananthavady Government Vocational Higher Secondary School. | |
| 5. Following her teacher's advice, she tried out for the under-13 Wayanad district team and later earned a spot in the Kerala Cricket Association’s junior girl’s camp. | |
| 6. Despite initial parental opposition, her dedication led her to secure a place in the Kerala under-16 team at the age of 15 and soon made it to the senior team. | |
| 7. She diligently trains at the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) Stadium in Krishnagiri, which is a 42 km journey involving four buses and taking about 1.5 hours. | |
| 8. Minnu Mani has represented India-A and India Blue teams in BCCI's ODI and T20 competitions. | |
| 9. She excelled in the 2022 Women’s All-India One-day tournament, emerging as the highest runscorer with 246 runs and 12 wickets in 8 matches. | |
| 10. Minnu Mani was honored with the Man of the Match title in recognition of her outstanding performance. | |
| 11. Making history, she became the first Kerala player to be auctioned in the Women’s Premier League, being signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs30 lakhs against her base price of Rs10 lakhs. | |
| 12. In an interview post her WPL selection, she mentioned her plans to buy a scooter for convenient travel, also sharing the challenging journey of repairing her home post the 2018 Kerala floods. | |
| 13. Her estimated net worth is around Rs 1 crore as of 2025, derived from cricket pay and perks[2]. |