Kamalini Gunalan

Cricketer

Indian Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/07/2008
Age17 years
BirthplaceMadurai, Tamil Nadu

Latest News about Kamalini Gunalan

2025

Kamalini was part of India's Women's U19 T20 World Cup winning squad in Malaysia in 2025, where she scored 228 runs with a batting average of 32.57. The Tamil Nadu government subsequently awarded her ₹25 lakhs as recognition for her contribution to the championship victory.

12/2025

Gunalan Kamalini made her Women's T20I debut for India against Sri Lanka in December 2025, becoming the 90th woman to represent India in T20 Internationals. She received her maiden India cap from captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the fifth and final T20I match at the Greenfield International Stadium.

02/2025

Kamalini became the youngest debutant in Women's Premier League history when she played for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Giants on 18 February 2025. She had been purchased by the franchise for ₹1.6 crore in the December 2024 WPL auction.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameG Kamalini, Gunalan Kamalini

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Ash Blonde

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Family

FatherGunalan (owns a transport business)
MotherSaranya
SiblingsBrother - Dominic Kishore

Career

Domestic/State TeamTamil Nadu, Mumbai Indians Womens
Jersey Number#20 (WPL)
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleLegbreak
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Player of the tournament (Freyer T20 Cup 2023)
  • Women’s cricketer of the year (Tamil Nadu Cricket Association awards 2023)
  • Player of the Match - India U-19 Women's Asia Cup final (December 2024)
  • Youngest debutant in WPL history (February 2025)
  • Part of India's Women's U19 T20 World Cup winning squad (2025)
  • Monetary award of ₹25 lakhs from Tamil Nadu government for U19 World Cup victory
Cricket Journey
  • Kamalini's interest in cricket blossomed during the pandemic as she watched her father and brother practice.
  • Initially played as a right-hander before switching to left-hand batting under her father's guidance.
  • Joined the TNCA girl’s U-15 state team at the age of 14.
  • Scored 311 runs in eight matches, leading Tamil Nadu to victory in the U19 domestic tournament.
  • Debuted for India U-19 against Pakistan in 2024 and received Player of the Match accolade.
  • Captured the attention of the Mumbai Indians in the WPL, where she became the youngest debutant.
  • Bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.6 crore in the WPL auction in December 2024.
  • Part of India’s squad that won the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia in 2025.
  • Made her Women's T20I debut for India against Sri Lanka in December 2025.
  • Initially a state-level skating champion before switching to cricket at age 11-12.
  • Trained at Super Kings Cricket Academy in Chennai under coach Louis Mariano.
  • Scored 79 runs in the Under-19 Tri-series final against South Africa A.
  • Debuted for India U-19 against Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur in December 2024 and received Player of the Match accolade for an unbeaten 44 off 29 balls.
  • Became the youngest debutant in WPL history when she played for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Giants on 18 February 2025.
  • Captained the Tamil Nadu Under-19 women's team to the national title in 2024.
RoleWicket Keeper, Left-handed batter, Leg-spin bowler

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kamalini's father was a club-level cricketer.
2. She initially had a passion for inline skating before pursuing cricket.
3. During a nationwide lockdown, her interest in cricket deepened through family practice sessions.
4. She has a unique ability to bowl and write with both hands.
5. Trained intensively at the Super Kings Academy with professional net bowlers.
6. After her father's health crisis, she continued to excel in cricket, finishing as a top run-scorer in various tournaments.
7. Upon winning the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, she was honored with a monetary award from the Tamil Nadu government.
8. After her father's health crisis in 2023 (heart attack and kidney failure requiring open heart surgery), she continued to excel in cricket.
9. Her brother Dominic Kishore's memory is commemorated through her national team jersey number.
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