Name Hindi: दयालन हेमलता / Gender Woman
Dayalan Hemalatha
An accomplished all-rounder in women’s cricket, Dayalan Hemalatha is a player who hails from Tamil Nadu, India. Her journey as a cricketer has been impressive and consistent upward. Primarily an off-spin bowler and a lower-middle order batsman, her talent and skills on the field are undeniably formidable.
Early Life & Career Highlights
Born on November 14, 1994 in Tamil Nadu, Hemalatha’s passion for cricket began to take shape at a young age. Taking the plunge into professional cricket was no simple feat for her, but she displayed enviable perseverance and resilience throughout this process.
- In 2011, when she was just 17 years old, Hemalatha made her debut in domestic cricket playing for Tamil Nadu Women.
- Hemalatha had a notable stint at the senior T20s — the Womens’ Twenty20 Cricket World Cup qualifiers held in Asia – where she outperformed many of her contemporaries with exceptional batting performance.
- Her remarkable performances in domestic cricket ultimately led to her inclusion in the national team. She earned her place on India’s touring squad that faced Sri Lanka in September 2018 and took the opportunity to showcase her astonishing talents on an international platform.
Career Statistics
As of now, Hemalatha has played numerous games representing India both nationally and internationally. In One Day International (ODI) format ,she debuted against Pakistan Women at Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur on June 09, 2018 – Wherein she impressed everyone with her bowling figures of 5-0-26-1.
In the T20 format, her debut came against Sri Lanka Women at P Sara Oval in Colombo on September 21, 2018 where she took 22 runs off 24 balls to make an impressive return of economical bowling figures 2.6-0-18-1
Contributions & Achievements
Hemalatha’s contributions to Indian women’s cricket are immense and deserve recognition. Not only has she proven herself as a capable all-rounder, but she has also been a consistent performer who can be relied upon during critical situations in a match.
- No stranger to domestic leagues, Hemalatha led Tamil Nadu Women to their maiden victory
in Senior Domestic One Day League competition held in 2020/21 season by taking 4 wickets for just 35 runs and making a crucial contribution with bat too scoring a gritty yet important knock of unbeaten 41 run inning. - Apart from having stunning numbers in domestic cricketing circuit, Hemalatha also made notable contributions while representing India internationally. Her performance at Asia Cup T20 were commendable where she was among top performers for India.
This rising star continues to inspire many young girls in her home country and beyond who aspire to pursue their passion for cricket despite the challenges it may bring. As Dayalan Hemalatha continues to create ripples in the world of professional cricket, we look forward to seeing even more amazing feats from her in the years ahead!
