Kranti Goud is retained by UP Warriorz for WPL 2027. The team retained the India fast bowler for ₹50 lakh. This was confirmed in the WPL retention list on 28 September 2026.
Goud is a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Her cricket journey began in Madhya Pradesh. She later earned a place in the India team.
Kranti Goud profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kranti Goud |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium fast |
| Born | 11 August 2003 |
| Hometown | Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh |
| State team | Madhya Pradesh Women |
| WPL team | UP Warriorz |
| WPL team code | UPW |
Kranti Goud WPL team and salary
UP Warriorz retained Kranti Goud for WPL 2027. Her confirmed season fee is ₹50 lakh. The amount was in the official retained squad sheet.
This is a season contract fee. It is not a monthly salary. It is also not her total earnings or take-home pay.
The WPL 2027 season is set for 14 January to 7 February 2027. Her place with UP Warriorz is confirmed.
WPL price history
| WPL season | Team | Confirmed fee | Contract note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UP Warriorz | ₹10 lakh | Auction purchase |
| 2026 | UP Warriorz | ₹50 lakh | Re-signed through RTM |
| 2027 | UP Warriorz | ₹50 lakh | Retained on 28 September 2026 |
RTM means Right to Match. It lets a team match another team’s final bid.
WPL stats by season
The table below covers her WPL seasons through 2026.
| Season | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best bowling | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4/25 | 2 |
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2/18 | 3 |
| WPL career | 16 | 9 | 9 | 4/25 | 5 |
Her best WPL bowling is 4/25 against Delhi Capitals. That spell showed her pace and control. She also dismissed Hayley Matthews in a 2025 match against Mumbai Indians.
India career and key records
Goud made her India debut in 2025. She played her first ODI in the tri-series in Sri Lanka. She later made her T20I debut during the England tour.
Her best ODI figures are 6/52 against England. She also took 3/28 against Australia before the 2025 World Cup. In 2026, she took 5/37 in a Test against England.
| India format | Matches | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 9 | 5/37 |
| ODIs | 18 | 28 | 6/52 |
| T20Is | 25 | 14 | 2/24 |
International figures are listed through 23 October 2026. Records can change after later matches.
From tennis-ball cricket to India
Goud first played tennis-ball cricket with boys in Ghuwara. Ghuwara is a small town in Madhya Pradesh. A chance game with a leather ball changed her path.
Coach Rajiv Bilthre saw her speed and strength. He helped her join organised cricket. She later became a captain for Sagar Division at age-group level.
Goud made her Madhya Pradesh senior debut in 2023–24. The team won its first senior one-day title in 2024–25. Goud took 4/25 in the final.
She was picked by UP Warriorz at the 2025 auction. She started at ₹10 lakh. Her strong WPL season helped her reach India soon after.
Why Kranti Goud matters
Goud gives India a young pace option. She can attack with the new ball. She also bowls tight spells in the middle overs.
Her story also matters beyond the numbers. She came from a small town.
She built her game through state cricket. Her progress shows what good coaching can unlock.
FAQs
What is Kranti Goud’s WPL 2027 fee?
Her confirmed UP Warriorz fee is ₹50 lakh for WPL 2027.
Which team does Kranti Goud play for?
She plays for UP Warriorz in the WPL.
What is Kranti Goud’s best WPL bowling?
Her best WPL figures are 4/25 against Delhi Capitals.
