Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/09/2000
Age25 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Latest News about Ayushi Soni

13/01/2026

Ayushi Soni became the first batter in Women's Premier League (WPL) history to be retired out during Gujarat Giants' match against Mumbai Indians at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. She scored 11 runs off 14 balls at No.6 and was retired out at the end of the 16th over to allow Bharti Fulmali to join Georgia Wareham. This tactical move helped Gujarat Giants post 192 runs, with Soni replacing injured Anushka Sharma in the playing XI.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous forBeing first cricketer to be retired out in WPL

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight58 Kg (128 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolingAttended school three days a week until Class 10; allowed flexible attendance after with permissions
Higher EducationGraduated

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Watching Bollywood movies
  • Chatting with friends
TattoosMultiple designs on left hand

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsBrother - 1

Career

International DebutT20 - 23 March 2021 vs South Africa
Teams
  • Delhi (First-Class/List-A/T20)
  • Gujarat Giants (Women's Premier League)
  • India B (Test/ODI/T20I)
  • India
  • Supernovas (Women's Premier League)
Coach/MentorRamesh Chopra
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight arm medium
Key Career Highlights
  • First appearance in under-19 selections for Delhi
  • Selected but did not play matches that season
  • Captained Delhi under-23 women’s team
  • Led India B in competitive tournaments
  • Notable match-winning performance in a T20 match against Railways
  • Made history as the first player retired out in Women's Premier League history

Favourites

Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield Bullet 350

Style Quotient

SalaryRs 30 lakh (From WPL contract)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ayushi began playing cricket at the age of 12, influenced by her brother.
2. Initially had no interest in cricket but joined an academy after her brother's engagement with the sport.
3. Focused solely on cricket during her childhood despite her family's initial reservations.
4. Moved past fitness struggles, hiring a trainer to lose 20 kilograms in six months.
5. Balanced her education with rigorous cricket training from a young age.
6. Advocated for more opportunities in women's cricket to facilitate growth.
7. Made history as the first player retired out in Women’s Premier League history.
8. Plays as an all-rounder with right-hand batting and right arm medium bowling.
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