Who is Shweta Sehrawat? Born on 26 February 2004, Shweta Sehrawat is a rising star in Indian women’s cricket, currently representing the Delhi Women’s Cricket Team at the domestic level and the UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. She first made significant headlines as the vice‑captain of the India Women’s Under‑19 Cricket Team during the 2023 ICC Under‑19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Early life & Domestic Beginnings
Hailing from New Delhi, Sehrawat’s cricketing journey began in the youth circuit with Delhi. She made her mark early on, achieving a maiden List‑A century (118 against Meghalaya) in March 2021.
Her batting style: right‑handed batter with occasional right‑arm off‑spin bowling.
Breakthrough & U‑19 Success
Shweta’s big breakout came during the 2023 U‑19 Women’s T20 World Cup. As the vice‑captain, she was exceptional: she emerged as the tournament’s top run‑scorer with 292 runs (some sources ≈ 297) in 7 matches, boasting an average around 99.00 and a strike‑rate over 140.
One standout innings: an unbeaten 92* off 57 balls against South Africa, which made her the first Indian to score a fifty in a U‑19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Her leadership credentials were already being recognised: in November 2022 she was named captain of India U‑19 for a T20 series against New Zealand.
WPL & Franchise Cricket
In the domestic Women’s Premier League, Shweta has been affiliated with UP Warriorz. She has leveraged the platform to gain experience alongside senior international players.
As per recent reports, the franchise retained just one player ahead of their rebuild — and that was Shweta Sehrawat, signalling their belief in her potential.
(While I couldn’t locate a publicly verified figure of “210 runs in 10 matches” for her retention context, the broader retention story stands.)
Playing Style & Strengths
- Sehrawat is often described as possessing excellent technique, especially against spin, with strong footwork and bottom‑handed strokeplay.
- She draws inspiration from senior stars: she has cited Harmanpreet Kaur’s semi‑final knock in the 2017 Women’s World Cup as a turning point in her approach.
- Beyond batting, her all‑round cricketing skill set and leadership experience mark her as a future senior‑team contender.
Future Outlook
With her U‑19 credentials firmly in place, the next major step for Shweta will be breaking into the senior India women’s side and becoming a consistent performer.
She has made her intention clear: “My main goal is to win a World Cup” with the senior team.
The coming seasons — especially her performances in the WPL and senior domestic tournaments — will be closely watched.
Verdict
Shweta Sehrawat is unquestionably one of the most promising young talents in Indian women’s cricket. Her exceptional U‑19 performances, combined with early domestic success and a franchise‑level platform in the WPL, set her up for a bright future. If she maintains the upward trajectory, she could soon be a mainstay in the India women’s national team.
