Saanika Chalke is now a Mumbai Indians player. The young Mumbai batter was sold for ₹10 lakh in the WPL 2027 auction. Her base price was also ₹10 lakh.
She is a left-hand top-order batter. She can also bowl leg-breaks. Her strong Mumbai season made her a name to watch.
Saanika Chalke player facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sanika Vinod Chalke |
| Auction spelling | Saanika Chalke |
| Other profile spelling | Sanika Chalke |
| Country | India |
| Role | Batter |
| Batting style | Left hand |
| Bowling style | Leg-break |
| Date of birth | 23 January 2006 |
| WPL 2027 team | Mumbai Indians |
| Auction status | Sold |
| Base price | ₹10 lakh |
| Final auction fee | ₹10 lakh |
Saanika Chalke WPL 2027 team and salary
Mumbai Indians bought Saanika Chalke for ₹10 lakh. This was the same as her base price.
That fee is her WPL 2027 auction fee. It is not a career earnings figure. She had no earlier WPL caps listed in her auction entry.
Mumbai Indians have added a young Mumbai batter. Her left-hand batting gives the squad another top-order option.
Saanika Chalke team and fee history
| Season or period | Team | Fee or result |
|---|---|---|
| WPL 2027 auction | Mumbai Indians | Sold for ₹10 lakh |
| Before WPL 2027 | Mumbai | Domestic player |
Saanika Chalke career stats
| Competition or match | Date or season | Record |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup | 2025 | 119 runs, 29.75 average, 110.19 strike rate |
| Mumbai T20 competition | 2026 | 223 runs in five matches, 142.94 strike rate |
| Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, Mumbai vs Jharkhand | 2026 | 85 runs from 53 balls |
| Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, Mumbai vs Hyderabad | 27 October 2026 | 68 not out from 51 balls |
Career story
Chalke first drew notice in Mumbai age-group cricket. A reported double century against Sikkim came in a 2022 Under-19 one-day tournament.
She later joined India’s winning Under-19 T20 World Cup squad in 2025. Her chances were limited because India had a strong opening pair.
Her 2026 Mumbai season brought more attention. She scored 223 runs in five matches. She also won the Player of the Tournament award.
Her late form helped her auction case. She hit 85 against Jharkhand before the WPL auction. She then made 68 not out against Hyderabad on 27 October 2026.
What can Saanika Chalke bring to Mumbai Indians?
Chalke offers left-hand batting in the top order. She has shown that she can build big scores.
She also brings leg-break bowling as a second skill. Mumbai Indians can develop her role over time.
The WPL will be her first listed auction contract. It gives her a chance to learn beside experienced players.
FAQs
What is Saanika Chalke’s WPL 2027 salary?
Mumbai Indians bought her for ₹10 lakh. Her base price was ₹10 lakh too.
What is Saanika Chalke’s role?
She is a left-hand batter. She also bowls leg-breaks.
Has Saanika Chalke played in the WPL before?
Her official 2027 auction entry listed no earlier WPL caps. The Mumbai Indians deal is her first listed WPL auction contract.
