In the ever-evolving landscape of women’s cricket, there are a plethora of talented individuals making their mark, and Kashvee Sudesh Gautam is certainly one of them. Born on April 18, 2003, in the vibrant city of Chandigarh, Kashvee has rapidly emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the cricket pitch.
As a skilled bowling all-rounder, she has captured the hearts of fans with her impressive skills and dedication to the sport. Kashvee’s performances in the recently concluded 3rd edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the Gujarat Giants have catapulted her into the spotlight, solidifying her position as a rising star in the cricket world.
With her infectious enthusiasm and undeniable talent, Kashvee Gautam is undoubtedly a name to watch out for in the future of women’s cricket. This article will delve into her journey, highlighting her background, achievements, and the path that has led her to become a promising figure in the sport today.
Kashvee Gautam most recently represented Team D led by skipper Sneh Rana in the Senior Women’s Multi-Day Challenger Trophy. Known for her impressive pace bowling, she has also displayed her explosive capabilities with the bat in the red-ball competition. She notched up an unbeaten century against Team B on 31st March 2025 and scored at a strike rate of 123.25, smashing 15 boundaries and three maximums in her breathtaking innings.
She has also picked up four wickets at an average of 28.75 and an impressive economy of 2.73 in six innings with the ball for the Sneh Rana-led side. She broke into the limelight when she became the most expensive uncapped player in the history of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) when she was picked up by Gujarat Giants for a whopping 2 Crores in the 2nd edition of the tournament in 2024. However, an unfortunate foot injury ended her potential maiden stint in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Sayali Satghare came in as a replacement for her in the 2nd edition of the tournament.
She had a remarkable redemption in the recently concluded 3rd edition of the WPL after she was retained by the Gujarat Giants ahead of the 3rd season. She repaid the faith as she ended the tournament as the leading wicket-taker for her franchise and the joint 4th-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 11 wickets to her name at an average of 18.18 and an economy of 6.45 in nine innings with the ball for her side. She also scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 110.25 in five innings with the bat for Gujarat, showing her batting potential in the tournament.
She represents Chandigarh at the domestic level, she represented Punjab at the Under-14. Under-16, and Under-19 levels, before making the switch to Chandigarh in 2020. In the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, she scored 90 runs in five innings with the bat for her side in the competition. In the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy, representing Chandigarh, she picked up seven wickets at an average of 20 and an economy of 2.74 in six innings with the ball for her side in the recent edition of the tournament.
In the Senior Women’s One Day Challenger Trophy, she scored 48 runs in four innings with the bat representing Team C in the tournament, she also picked up six wickets in five innings at an average of 25.66 and an economy of 3.85 in five innings with the ball for her side in the competition. Her impressive performances have earned her a maiden call-up in the Senior Indian side for the upcoming Tri-nation series in Sri Lanka from 27th April 2025 (Sunday).
As Kashvee Gautam continues to weave her magic on the cricket pitch, it is clear that this talented young all-rounder is only just beginning to realize her immense potential. With her remarkable achievements in both domestic and league cricket, her recent call-up to the Senior Indian team for the Tri-series in Sri Lanka marks an exciting new chapter in her burgeoning career.
As she prepares to don the blue jersey, fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating her next move, knowing that Kashvee Gautam is undoubtedly poised to create history and leave an indelible mark on the world of women’s cricket. With her name etched among the stars of tomorrow, Kashvee Gautam will surely be a name that resonates with cricket enthusiasts for years to come.
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