Manali Dakshini has earned her first WPL contract. UP Warriorz bought the Indian all-rounder for ₹10 lakh in the WPL 2027 auction. Her base price was also ₹10 lakh.
Manali Dakshini player facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Manali Kishor Dakshini |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Right-hand batter |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium pace |
| Born | 29 September 1997 |
| Birthplace | Thane, Maharashtra |
| WPL 2027 team | UP Warriorz |
| WPL 2027 status | Sold |
Manali Dakshini WPL 2027 team and salary
UP Warriorz signed Manali Dakshini for ₹10 lakh. This is her auction fee for the 2027 season.
The fee matched her base price. It was not a higher bidding jump. The deal still gives UP Warriorz a useful Indian all-round option.
Manali can bat and bowl. Her right-arm medium pace adds another skill to the squad. She is also an uncapped player in the WPL 2027 auction list.
Manali Dakshini team and fee history
| Season | Team | Fee | Deal type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPL 2027 | UP Warriorz | ₹10 lakh | Auction fee |
No earlier WPL team or WPL fee is listed for her. Her WPL career starts with UP Warriorz.
Manali Dakshini career stats and records
| Period or event | Batting record | Bowling or team record |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 Women’s Challenger Series | 80 runs in 3 innings; strike rate 60 | Played for India Blue Women |
| 2016 Mumbai Under-19 season | Part of the Mumbai title-winning side | Won the Under-19 national championship |
| Domestic career | Right-hand batter from Mumbai cricket | Right-arm medium bowler |
The 80-run Challenger Series return is a clear early mark. She also played for Mumbai at Under-16, Under-23 and senior level.
Her career has included India A Women, India Blue Women and India C Women. She also played for India Women Emerging and Velocity.
Manali Dakshini’s cricket journey
Manali started playing cricket at eight. She began at Payyade Sports Club in Mumbai. She later joined Mumbai age-group teams.
She made her Mumbai Under-19 debut in 2011. The 2016 Under-19 national title became a key career moment.
Her game offers two skills. She can add runs in the lower order. She can also bowl medium pace when needed.
What Manali Dakshini brings to UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz now have another Indian all-rounder. Manali can give the team batting depth. She can also provide a medium-pace option.
Her WPL chance comes after years in domestic cricket. The auction deal gives her a new stage. Her next goal will be to turn that chance into WPL games.
FAQs
What is Manali Dakshini’s WPL 2027 salary?
UP Warriorz signed her for ₹10 lakh. This is her auction fee.
What is Manali Dakshini’s role?
She is an all-rounder. She bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.
Has Manali Dakshini played in the WPL before?
No earlier WPL team or fee is listed for her. UP Warriorz is her first WPL team.
