Deeya Yadav Age, Wiki and Bio

Deeya Yadav

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/10/2009
Age16 years
BirthplaceFaridabad, Haryana, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionCricketer (Batter)
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Haryana Cricket Association (HCA)
  • North Zone (inter-zonal)
  • Delhi Capitals (WPL)
Coach/MentorSanjay Negi
Batting StyleRight Hand
Bowling StyleSlow Left Arm Orthodox

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signLibra
HometownFaridabad, Haryana

Family

FatherRakesh Yadav (a former Delhi U-19 cricketer and IT professional)
Mother(IT professional)

Career

OverviewDeeya's cricket journey began in 2017 when she was inspired by the Women's World Cup final. Her father, a former U-19 cricketer, enrolled her in a cricket academy which ignited her passion for the sport.
Achievements
  • In the 2023 U-15 One-Day Trophy, Deeya scored 578 runs with an impressive average of 96.33, including three centuries.
  • She made a record double century of 213 runs off 125 balls against the Tripura women’s cricket team.
  • Deeya debuted successfully at the U15 level in 2023 and has since garnered significant support from the Haryana Cricket Association.
  • Her remarkable performance in the 2025-26 domestic T20 season saw her score 298 runs with an average of 59.50.
  • In December 2025, she entered the spotlight as the youngest player ever bought in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, signed by Delhi Capitals.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Deeya's serious approach to cricket started in 2020, and she made her U15 debut in 2023, following which she earned support across age groups.
She has credited Shafali Verma as her cricketing inspiration, attributing her growth to guidance from experienced players.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Deeya's family relocated to Gurugram to facilitate her training with the Haryana Cricket Association.