Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Wayanad, Kerala |
Latest News about VJ Joshitha
VJ Joshitha made her Women's Premier League debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the 2025 season against Gujarat Giants. She bowled four overs and finished without a wicket, conceding 43 runs as RCB began their campaign in Vadodara.
Joshitha was part of the Indian squad that retained the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a convincing 9-wicket triumph over South Africa in the final in Kuala Lumpur. India chased down the target of 84 in 11.2 overs, with Joshitha contributing to the team's dominant bowling performance.
India, led by Joshitha's contributions, crushed Sri Lanka by 60 runs in the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. Joshitha scored 14 runs and took 2 wickets for 17 runs, maintaining India's perfect record in the group stages.
Joshitha played a pivotal role in India's 9-wicket victory against West Indies in the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 opener. She took 2 wickets for just 5 runs, helping India restrict the opposition to 44 runs and chase the target of 45 in 4.2 overs to top Group A.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vellapally Joshi |
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| Nickname | VJ Joshitha |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | GVHSS, Kalpetta, Kerala |
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| College/University | St. Mary's College, Sulthan Bathery, Kerala |
Family
| Father | Joshy |
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| Mother | Sreeja |
Career
| Domestic/State Team | Kerala, Royal Challengers Bengaluru women |
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| Batting Style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Medium fast |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined Krishnagiri Cricket Academy in sixth standard. | |
| 2. Inspired by Jhulan Goswami and idolizes Bhuvneshwar Kumar. | |
| 3. Bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs. 10 lakhs in the WPL 2025. | |
| 4. Key player in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, taking six wickets, including 2 wickets for 5 runs against West Indies. | |
| 5. Awarded Rs. 5 lakhs and gold medal in February 2025 for her World Cup performance. | |
| 6. Made her WPL debut on 14 February 2025 against the Gujarat Giants. | |
| 7. First Malayali woman to be part of India's World Cup-winning squad. |