Kamalini Gunalan (Indian Cricketer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Cricketer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	20/07/2008
Age	17 years
Birthplace	Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Latest News about Kamalini Gunalan

30/12/2025

Kamalini made her senior India debut in the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka at Thiruvananthapuram. She contributed 12 runs off 12 balls and completed a rapid rise from U19 cricket to the senior international side within the same year.

18/02/2025

Kamalini became the youngest debutant in Women's Premier League history when she played for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Giants. She had been bought by the franchise for ₹1.6 crore in the 2024 WPL auction after attracting strong competition.

2025

Kamalini was part of India's Women's U19 T20 World Cup winning squad in Malaysia in 2025, where she scored 143 runs across seven innings, including two half-centuries. Her performances made her one of the tournament's leading run-scorers and helped underline her readiness for higher-level cricket.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name	G Kamalini, Gunalan Kamalini

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Dark Ash Blonde

Personal Life

Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Family

Father	Gunalan (owns a transport business)
Mother	Saranya
Siblings	Brother - Dominic Kishore

Career

Domestic/State Team	Tamil Nadu, Mumbai Indians Womens
Jersey Number	#20 (WPL)
Batting Style	Left hand Bat
Bowling Style	Legbreak
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. Made her senior international debut for India against Sri Lanka on 30/12/2025 and scored 12 runs off 12 balls. Finished the 2025 ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup with 143 runs in seven innings, including two half-centuries. Was retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 WPL season after her debut year success.
Role	Wicket Keeper, Left-handed batter, Leg-spin bowler

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/g.kamalini27/

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.

Kamalini Gunalan Cricketer Indian Madurai, Tamil Nadu