After holding its first-ever mega auction, the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) is underway in the Indian subcontinent. After a fiery start on Friday, January 9, which saw the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women beat two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) Women by three wickets, the premier women’s T20 league is seeing its first double-header Saturday on January 10.
Top show by Anushka Sharma
The Gujarat Giants Women are taking on the UP Warriorz Women in the afternoon clash at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. For the unversed, the UP Warriorz won the toss and invited the Giants to bat first. On the back of a blitz 65-run knock from skipper Ashleigh Gardner and a quickfire 30-ball 44 from debutant Anushka Sharma, the Warriorz posted 207 in their stipulated 20 overs.
With a cameo of 30-ball 44, youngster Anushka Sharma grabbed eyeballs. While this is not the first time Anushka got the attention, in the mega auction, the MP cricketer became the most talked about players, attracting bids from all five franchises. Known for her hard-hitting abilities and utility off-spin bowling, her steady rise in the domestic circuit got her many bids, but the GG Women outbid the others and secured her services for INR 45 Lakh.
Here is all you need to know about Gujarat Giants Women cricketer Anushka Sharma:
Full name: Anushka Brijmohan Sharma
Playing role: All-rounder
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium
Teams: Gujarat Giants Women & Madhya Pradesh Women
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