Deeya Yadav (Indian Cricketer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Cricketer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	09/10/2009
Age	16 years
Birthplace	Faridabad, Haryana, India

Latest News about Deeya Yadav

20/01/2026

Deeya Yadav, the 16-year-old batter from Haryana, made her Women's Premier League debut for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Signed by DC for Rs 10 lakh in the December 2025 auction after strong domestic performances, she became the youngest player ever to feature in a WPL playing XI. Delhi skipper Jemimah Rodrigues praised her ability to smash the ball out of the park.

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Bio/Wiki

Domestic/State Team(s)	Haryana Cricket Association (HCA) North Zone (inter-zonal) Delhi Capitals (WPL)
Coach/Mentor	Sanjay Negi
Batting Style	Right Hand
Bowling Style	Slow Left Arm Orthodox

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (172 cm)
Weight	56 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduated

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Family

Father	Rakesh Yadav (a former Delhi U-19 cricketer and IT professional)
Mother	Pinky Yadav (IT professional)

Career

Overview	Deeya's cricket journey began in 2017 when she was inspired by the Women's World Cup final. Her father, a former U-19 cricketer, enrolled her in a cricket academy which ignited her passion for the sport.
Achievements	In the 2023 U-15 One-Day Trophy, Deeya scored 578 runs with an impressive average of 96.33, including three centuries. She made a record double century of 213 runs off 125 balls against the Tripura women’s cricket team. Deeya debuted successfully at the U15 level in 2023 and has since garnered significant support from the Haryana Cricket Association. Her remarkable performance in the 2025-26 domestic T20 season saw her score 298 runs with an average of 59.50. In December 2025, she entered the spotlight as the youngest player ever bought in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, signed by Delhi Capitals. In January 2026, Deeya made her WPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Stadium, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in a WPL playing XI.

Overview

Deeya's cricket journey began in 2017 when she was inspired by the Women's World Cup final. Her father, a former U-19 cricketer, enrolled her in a cricket academy which ignited her passion for the sport.

Achievements

In the 2023 U-15 One-Day Trophy, Deeya scored 578 runs with an impressive average of 96.33, including three centuries.
She made a record double century of 213 runs off 125 balls against the Tripura women’s cricket team.
Deeya debuted successfully at the U15 level in 2023 and has since garnered significant support from the Haryana Cricket Association.
Her remarkable performance in the 2025-26 domestic T20 season saw her score 298 runs with an average of 59.50.
In December 2025, she entered the spotlight as the youngest player ever bought in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, signed by Delhi Capitals.
In January 2026, Deeya made her WPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Stadium, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in a WPL playing XI.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Deeya's serious approach to cricket started in 2020, and she made her U15 debut in 2023, following which she earned support across age groups.
2. She has credited Shafali Verma as her cricketing inspiration, attributing her growth to guidance from experienced players.
3. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Deeya's family relocated to Gurugram to facilitate her training with the Haryana Cricket Association.
4. She is nicknamed 'Choti Shafali' due to her aggressive batting style similar to her idol Shafali Verma.
5. Deeya trains at the Shri Ram Narain Cricket Club in Sultanpur.

Deeya Yadav Cricketer Indian Faridabad, Haryana, India