Kira Chathli

Kira Meghan Chathli, born on July 29, 1999, in Southwark, Surrey, England, is a right-handed top-order batter and wicket-keeper for Surrey and London Spirit. She joined the Surrey pathway at age nine, debuting for the county at 14, and has since played 51 matches for South East Stars across formats. Chathli featured in Oval Invincibles' 2022 Hundred title win and represented Trent Rockets in 2024 before joining MI London for a record £80,000 in the 2026 auction. At 26, she combines agile glovework with solid batting, having scored 251 runs at 50.20 average including three half-centuries in the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. She was vice-captain before taking over as Surrey's 50-over captain for the 2026 Metro Bank season.

Yet to earn an international cap for England, Chathli has emerged as a domestic standout, finishing as London Spirit's leading run-scorer in the Hundred with a strike rate over 150. Her recent form includes standing up to England pacer Lauren Filer, hitting three consecutive boundaries in a win over Durham. Earning a six-figure salary across Surrey and MI London contracts, she embodies the professionalized women's game. With prolific 2026 domestic performances, Chathli positions herself for potential England selection. Her leadership and consistency make her a rising star in English cricket.