Kranti Gaud

Kranti Gaud
Full name	Kranti Gaud
Born	11 August 2003 Ghuwara, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Bowling	Right-arm medium-fast
Role	Bowler
Teams	India, Madhya Pradesh, UP Warriorz

Kranti Gaud (born 11 August 2003) is an Indian international women’s cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium-fast bowler for the India women’s national team. She is widely regarded as one of India’s most promising young pace bowlers and was a key contributor to India’s historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph in 2025.

Early Life and Background

Kranti Gaud was born in Ghuwara, a small town in Madhya Pradesh. Growing up in a region with limited exposure to elite-level cricket, her rise reflects the expanding grassroots reach of women’s cricket in India. She began playing cricket at a young age, participating in local tournaments before progressing to district and state-level competitions.

Her consistent performances at the junior level earned her selection for the Madhya Pradesh Under-23 team, where she developed a reputation for discipline, accuracy, and composure in pressure situations.

Domestic Career

Gaud represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket. Her breakthrough performance came during the 2024–25 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy final, where she claimed four wickets against Bengal to help Madhya Pradesh secure a historic title.

Later in 2024, she was signed by UP Warriorz at the Women’s Premier League auction for ₹10 lakh. During her debut WPL season, she became the second-youngest player to take a four-wicket haul in the tournament’s history. Her first WPL wicket — bowling Australian batter Meg Lanning — brought her immediate national attention.

International Career

Kranti Gaud made her international debut in May 2025, playing her first One Day International against Sri Lanka during the Tri-Nation Series final. She made her Twenty20 International debut against England in July 2025.

Her defining international performance came in the third ODI against England at Chester-le-Street, where she recorded career-best figures of 6 wickets for 52 runs. At the age of 21 years and 345 days, she became the youngest Indian woman to take a five-wicket haul in ODIs, surpassing the previous national record.

2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

Gaud was selected in India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. During the group-stage match against Pakistan, she produced a match-winning spell, taking three wickets and restricting the opposition to a below-par total. Her performance earned her the Player of the Match award.

She remained a consistent performer throughout the tournament, contributing with key breakthroughs as India went on to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time in history.

Playing Style

Kranti Gaud is known for her ability to swing the new ball and maintain disciplined lines and lengths. Rather than relying solely on pace, she focuses on accuracy, seam movement, and game awareness, making her effective in both powerplay and death overs.

Recognition and Impact

Gaud’s rapid rise has positioned her as a role model for aspiring cricketers from smaller towns. Her performances have highlighted the growing depth of India’s fast-bowling resources in women’s cricket and reinforced the importance of domestic pathways.

In 2025, she was identified by the BCCI as a long-term prospect under its emerging players development program.

Outlook

As of late 2025, Kranti Gaud is a regular member of India’s ODI and T20I squads. With continued backing from her domestic team and the UP Warriorz franchise, she is expected to play a major role in India’s pace attack over the coming years.