Ayushi Soni Becomes First Player Retired Out in WPL During Gujarat Giants Match

Ayushi Soni became the first player to be retired out in Women's Premier League history during Gujarat Giants' match against Mumbai Indians on January 13, 2026. Making her WPL debut, Soni scored 11 runs off 14 balls before being retired out to accelerate the innings. Her replacement, Bharti Fulmali, capitalized with an unbeaten 36 from 15 balls, helping Gujarat Giants post 192 for five. Soni is a 25-year-old all-rounder from Delhi, drafted for Rs 30 lakh, with prior domestic and limited international experience.