VJ Joshitha has made history as the youngest player to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). At just 18 years and 205 days old, she is also the third youngest to debut in the tournament’s history, behind Shabnam Shakil and Parshavi Chopra. Smriti Mandhana-led RCB is playing the Women’s Premier League (WPL) opening match against Gujarat Giants, where they were put to bat first in Vadodara.
Youngest debutants in WPL history ft. Joshitha
| Rank | Player | Team | Age | Debut Match | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabnam Shakil | GG | 16y 263d | vs RCB | 2024 |
| 2 | Parshavi Chopra | UPW | 16y 312d | vs MI | 2023 |
| 3 | VJ Joshitha | RCB | 18y 205d | vs GG | 2025 |
| 4 | Alice Capsey | DC | 18y 206d | vs RCB | 2023 |
| 5 | Shweta Sehrawat | UPW | 19y 7d | vs GG | 2023 |
| 6 | Shafali Verma | DC | 19y 36d | vs RCB | 2023 |
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