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Who Is Ayushi Soni: The name of Ayushi Soni, who played for Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League 2026, has been registered in the record books. Ayushi has become the first batsman to be retired out in WPL. This right-handed batsman from Delhi made her debut in match number 6 of WPL 2026, which was played between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, January 13, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The team management of Gujarat Giants sent her to bat at number 6, but Soni could score only 11 runs in 14 balls. After this, it was decided to retire him before the start of the 17th over of the innings.
Ayushi’s replacement played a brilliant innings
After Ayushi Soni retired out, Bharti Phoolmali came to bat, who batted brilliantly. The right-handed batsman, who plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, took full advantage of the opportunity and remained not out after scoring 36 runs in just 15 balls. With the help of this innings, Gujarat Giants were able to score 192/5 in 20 overs. Fulmali hit 3 fours and 3 sixes in his explosive innings.
Who is Ayushi Soni?
Ayushi Soni, who plays for Delhi in domestic cricket, is a 25-year-old right-handed batsman. He was bought by Gujarat Giants for Rs 30 lakh in the WPL 2026 mega auction held in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. Soni played a T20 International match for India against South Africa in Lucknow on March 23, 2021, but he did not get a chance to bat or bowl in that match. Ayushi was included in Gujarat’s playing eleven in place of Anushka Sharma against Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026. Anushka was injured during the match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and she will now be out of the field for some time.