Nalla Reddy

Nalla Reddy is a young, express-pace prospect from Telangana whose 'slingy' action and raw speed have made her one of the most exciting talent-scouted finds for the Mumbai Indians. Born on August 13, 2004, in Hyderabad, the 21-year-old right-arm fast bowler has been a consistent performer for the Hyderabad Women’s team. Her 2025 season was a breakout year in domestic cricket, where she stood out for her ability to extract bounce and maintain an impressive economy rate of under 5.00 in T20s. Her recent performances in the 2025-26 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy—including tight spells against teams like Andhra and Odisha—further cemented her reputation as a 'partnership-breaker' who can unsettle even the most experienced batters with her pace.

During the 2026 Women’s Premier League mega auction in late 2025, Nalla was identified as a priority 'uncapped gem' by the Mumbai Indians, who secured her for ₹10 lakh. Her signing is widely seen as a product of Mumbai’s elite scouting system, which has a history of unearthing future stars like Saika Ishaque. Within the 'One Family' setup, she is set to undergo a steep learning curve under the mentorship of bowling coach Jhulan Goswami and legendary speedster Shabnim Ismail. As she joins the defending champions for the 2026 season starting in January, Nalla is expected to provide critical domestic depth to the pace attack, bringing her trademark energy and 'heavy ball' to the WPL stage.