Ayushi Soni, who plays for Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, has etched her name in the record books. Ayushi has become the first batter to be retired out in the WPL. The Delhi-based right-handed batter made her WPL debut in Match No. 6 of WPL 2026, which was played between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, January 13. The Gujarat Giants team management sent her to bat at number 6, but Soni could only manage 11 runs off 14 balls. She was then retired out before the start of the 17th over of the innings.
After Ayushi Soni's dismissal, Bharti Fulmali came to the crease and played a blistering innings. The right-handed batter, who plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, made the most of the opportunity and remained unbeaten on 36 runs off just 15 balls. This innings helped Gujarat Giants post a total of 192/5 in 20 overs. Fulmali's explosive knock included 3 fours and 3 sixes.
Who is Ayushi Soni?
Ayushi Soni, a 25-year-old right-handed batter who plays for Delhi in domestic cricket, was bought by Gujarat Giants for ₹30 lakh at the WPL 2026 Mega Auction held in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. Soni has played one T20 International match for India, against South Africa in Lucknow on March 23, 2021, but did not get a chance to bat or bowl in that match. In WPL 2026, Ayushi was included in Gujarat's playing XI against Mumbai Indians, replacing Anushka Sharma. Anushka had sustained an injury during the match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will be out of action for some time.
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