Uma Kashvi Becomes Youngest Player Bought at WPL 2027 Auction
Fifteen-year-old all-rounder Uma Kashvi has made history by becoming the youngest player ever bought at a Women's Premier League (WPL) auction. She was signed by the Delhi Capitals for her base price of ₹10 lakh during the WPL 2027 mini-auction held in Kochi.
What happened
During the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction held at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, Kerala, 15-year-old all-rounder Uma Kashvi set a new milestone in tournament history. She was acquired by the Delhi Capitals franchise for her base price of ₹10 lakh in the uncapped all-rounder category.
Born on April 9, 2011, she was precisely 15 years and 202 days old at the time of the auction. With this acquisition, she surpassed the previous record held by Deeya Yadav, who was bought by the Delhi Capitals at age 16 during the 2026 auction.
Important dates
| WPL 2027 Mini-Auction Date | 28 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- The Women's Premier League (WPL) is a women's Twenty20 cricket franchise league in India organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with its inaugural edition held in March 2023.
- Jonathan Batty serves as the head coach of the Delhi Capitals WPL franchise.
What candidates should do
- Aspirants should note the name, age, franchise, and base price of Uma Kashvi for upcoming sports and current affairs sections in competitive exams.
- Keep track of recent record-breaking sporting achievements in domestic and franchise cricket, as sports bodies like BCCI frequently feature in exam questions.
PrepZen analysis
The inclusion of a 15-year-old player in a major franchise league like the WPL highlights the growing depth of India's domestic women's cricket structure, particularly youth tournaments like the BCCI Women’s Under-15 One-Day Trophy. For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this news item are likely to focus on static facts such as the youngest player's age, the franchise that bought her, her base price, and the location of the auction. Examiners frequently test recent sports milestones, records, and tournament venues across banking, SSC, and state-level recruitment tests.
Practice questions
Q1. Who became the youngest player ever bought at a Women's Premier League (WPL) auction during the WPL 2027 mini-auction?
Q2. Which franchise signed 15-year-old Uma Kashvi at the WPL 2027 auction?
Q3. Where was the WPL 2027 mini-auction held?
Became youngest player bought at Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction.
Delhi Capitals signed her for a base price of ₹10 lakh.
🎯 Key Point: Uma Kashvi (15) is youngest player at WPL 2027 auction.
FAQs
How old is Uma Kashvi?
Uma Kashvi is 15 years old (born on April 9, 2011).
Which team bought Uma Kashvi at the WPL 2027 auction?
She was signed by the Delhi Capitals.
What was Uma Kashvi's auction price?
She was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh in the uncapped all-rounder category.
Where did the WPL 2027 auction take place?
The auction took place at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, Kerala.
Who held the previous record for the youngest player bought at a WPL auction?
The previous record was held by Deeya Yadav, who was picked up by Delhi Capitals at age 16 during the 2026 auction.
Sources and references
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- indiatimes.com (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- hindustantimes.com (www.hindustantimes.com)
- ambitiousbaba.com (ambitiousbaba.com)
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