Shivani Singh finally got her big break in professional cricket this year. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Himachal Pradesh has been grinding in domestic tournaments. Her consistent performances finally caught scouts’ attention at the WPL auction.
She went unsold initially when her name came up in the first round. But one franchise gave her a second chance during accelerated bidding. Shivani Singh’s domestic numbers deserved this opportunity after years of hard work.
Her WPL Price Details
Gujarat Giants signed Shivani Singh for Rs 10 lakh at the base amount. The WPL money stayed at the minimum bid throughout the entire process. No other franchise challenged Gujarat for her services during bidding there.
That base price is standard for uncapped players entering the league. Shivani makes her WPL debut with this 2026 contract secured recently. The money reflects her uncapped status despite the solid domestic performances shown.
Starting at Rs 10 lakh gives her room to develop gradually. The salary could jump significantly if she grabs the opportunities given. Her wicketkeeping skills add value beyond just batting contributions provided always.
Gujarat Giants WPL Team Addition
Shivani Singh joins the Gujarat Giants WPL team as a wicketkeeper-batter backup. The franchise needed depth behind the stumps for rotation purposes throughout. Her right-handed batting provides flexibility in middle-order plans assembled for 2026.
She’s scored 426 runs in 26 T20 innings so far domestically. Her average of 25.06 with a strike rate of around 95.73 looks decent. The WPL team gets someone who can stabilise innings when needed.
She ranked 8th highest run-scorer in the 2025 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. She made 250 runs across seven innings during that tournament impressively. The team hopes she replicates that consistency in professional cricket now.
Recent Domestic Form
Shivani Singh scored 132 runs in the 2025 Inter Zonal Trophy recently. That made her the 7th highest run-getter in the entire tournament. Her best knock came against the North East Zone Women scoring 87 not out.
That unbeaten 87 off just 58 balls showcased her power-hitting abilities. The WPL gives her a platform to prove herself properly.
