Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Alwarthirunagar suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Dayalan Hemalatha
15/04/2025
Hemalatha represented India in the T20 Asia Cup 2025, contributing with both bat and ball in crucial matches. Her experience and leadership helped the Indian team secure a strong position in the tournament, showcasing her enduring value to the national squad.
01/02/2025
Dayalan Hemalatha was selected for the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, continuing her role as a key all-rounder for the team. Her consistent performances in domestic cricket and previous WPL seasons made her a valuable asset for the franchise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Indian cricketer known for her right-handed batting and right-arm off-spin bowling |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Master's degree of arts in human resource management |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | District-level Kabaddi player |
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| Mother | Jayandhy Dayalan |
| Siblings | Deepa Dayalan |
Career
| International Debut | ODI - 11 September 2018 against Sri Lanka at Galle, Sri Lanka T20 - 9 November 2018 against New Zealand at Providence |
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| Domestic/State Team | Under-19 Tamil Nadu Under-19 South Zone Senior South Zone Senior Tamil Nadu Indian Railways Central Zone India-D Trailblazers Gujarat Giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Coach/Mentor | Peter Fernandez |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-spin |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hemalatha.dayalan/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dayalan Hemalatha is a standout Indian cricketer with a strong international record and is highly acclaimed as one of Tamil Nadu's top openers. | |
| 2. During her childhood, she engaged in various sports such as kho kho, athletics, and volleyball, sometimes playing cricket with boys in her neighborhood. | |
| 3. At the age of seventeen, she commenced her formal cricket training under Coach Peter Fernandez at the MAC Spin Foundation. | |
| 4. Initially disapproving, her parents began to support her decision to pursue a professional cricketing career once she made it into the Under-19 Tamil Nadu team in 2011. | |
| 5. She continued to excel, representing the Under-19 South Zone and South Zone teams in 2012 before playing for the Tamil Nadu senior team until the 2019-20 season. | |
| 6. In the following season, she transitioned to playing for Indian Railways and went on to secure three impressive victories in the 2022-23 season. | |
| 7. Among her notable wins were the Senior T20 Trophy with Indian Railways, the Interzonal Trophy for Central Zone, and the Challenger Trophy as part of the India-D team. | |
| 8. She notably participated in 2018 T20 World Cup matches in the West Indies, scoring 21 runs with an average of 4.2 and claiming 5 wickets. | |
| 9. An integral part of the Indian squad, she contributed to the T20 Asia Cup victory in 2022 and competed in the Women’s T20 Challenge tournaments in 2019 and 2020 for the Trailblazers team. | |
| 10. For the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, Gujarat Giants enlisted her in the February 2023 auction for a notable sum of Rs 30 lakhs. | |
| 11. In her personal life, she shares a close friendship with Sabbhineni Meghana, an accomplished cricketer from Andhra Pradesh. |