Kim Garth

Kim Garth is an elite pace-bowling all-rounder and a rare 'dual international' whose 2025 season has been defined by her transition into a vital mainstay of the world-conquering Australian side. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Garth’s move to Australia reached a professional peak in 2025 as she played a crucial role in Australia’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup victory in November. Throughout the tournament, she was a model of consistency, notably claiming 3/14 against Pakistan and 2/46 in the high-stakes group clash against India. Her ability to swing the ball at a brisk pace, combined with her vastly improved lower-order batting, has made her a tactical 'safety net' for the Australian team, especially during their successful retention of the Women’s Ashes in early 2025.

In the 2026 Women’s Premier League mega auction held in late 2025, Garth returned to the Gujarat Giants for ₹50 lakh. After a stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025, her move back to Gujarat marks a strategic homecoming to the franchise where she famously took a 5-wicket haul in the inaugural season. Within the Giants' 'Orange and Black' setup, she joins a powerhouse Australian core alongside Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham. As the Giants look to turn their fortunes around in the 2026 season starting in January, Garth is expected to lead the international pace attack, providing early breakthroughs and much-needed stability to a revamped bowling unit.