India to get another Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Meet 15-year-old cricket sensation who joins Delhi Capitals ahead of WPL 2027

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gained massive success just at the age 15. Uma Kashvi is steadily establishing herself as a young prospect in women's cricket. A right-arm off-spinner with the ability to contribute with the bat in the middle order, she has worked her way through Karnataka's age-group cricket system and represented India Under-19 in the series against Sri Lanka in 2026.

However, her WPL debut may have to wait as she is being considered for India's Under-19 World Cup campaign. The tournament, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh and Nepal, clashes with the WPL.

Kashvi's Cricket Journey Began At Seven

Kashvi's cricketing journey started when she was around seven and a half years old, after she began training at an academy near her home. Her batting talent emerged early, and at just 12, she scored an unbeaten 217 in a junior club-level inter-school tournament in Bengaluru.


She also gained valuable experience in competitive cricket at a young age. When she was nine, Kashvi received the Young Talent Award at the India Nippon Cup, where she shared the dressing room with Indian international cricketers like Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma

Strong Performances Earn Her India Under-19 Call-Up

Kashvi's consistent displays helped her secure a place in India's Under-19 squad for the series against Sri Lanka in June and July 2026. She picked up four wickets in three T20 matches and claimed another two wickets in two one-day games.

Her batting performances were equally impressive during the 2025-26 Women's Under-15 One-Day Trophy, where she finished as the competition's leading run-scorer. She amassed 516 runs at an average of 172, registering three centuries and a half-century.

One of her standout performances came against Manipur on January 10, 2026. Kashvi smashed an unbeaten 158 off just 66 balls, hitting 23 fours and seven sixes.

Delhi Capitals Coach Jonathan Batty Praises Youngster

Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty said the franchise had been following Kashvi's progress for some time.

“She has been on our radar for a little while. Our scouts have watched her play extensively and shared some incredible feedback, and I have seen her play as well. We believe she could become an absolute superstar in the future," said Batty.

Delhi Capitals Views Kashvi's Signing As A Long-Term Investment

Batty highlighted that Delhi Capitals is approaching Kashvi's development with a long-term perspective, rather than expecting immediate results from a player who is still in the early stages of her career.

“At 15, she is very much a work in progress, and we are not expecting her to be the finished article just yet. This is a long-term project for Delhi Capitals."

He further explained that being part of the franchise would allow the youngster to develop her skills under experienced coaches and learn from established international players.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for her to be part of this setup, learn from our top coaches and work alongside international stars. Hopefully, she will learn a huge amount from the players around her. This is the first step on a journey that we hope will lead to Indian recognition in the future, and we’re excited to see her progress,” Batty continued.

[With TOI inputs]