Prema Rawat

Prema Rawat is a promising Indian women’s cricketer from Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, known for her leg-spin bowling, sharp fielding, and ability to contribute with the bat. A right-handed batter and right-arm leg-break bowler, she has built her reputation through strong domestic performances and her natural all-round skills. Her journey from a small village in Uttarakhand to professional cricket reflects her determination, discipline, and growing impact in the women’s game.

Rawat gained major attention when Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed her for ₹1.2 crore in the WPL 2025 auction, showing the high value teams placed on her potential. RCB’s coaching staff praised her as a complete “3D” player, highlighting her excellent fielding, wicket-taking leg-spin, and useful lower-order batting. Her rise through domestic cricket and entry into the WPL made her one of the exciting young Indian talents to watch.

Her career took another important step forward when she was named in India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil. This national call-up marked a big milestone in her cricketing journey and underlined her progress as a serious contender at the highest level. With her confidence, versatility, and hunger to improve, Prema Rawat has the potential to become a valuable all-round option for Indian cricket in the coming years.