Kranti Goud celebrates after her stunning 6-wicket haul against Sri Lanka, becoming India’s emerging pace star in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup (Photo: X | @imfemalecricket)
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 with the new faces that have somehow made their way to the big global stage among them is Kranti Goud a raw, fiery pacer from Madhya Pradesh, who is shifting even faster from domestic promise to international force. Her story speaks more than stats it's about speed, struggle and breakthrough performances.
Kranti Goud is one of the fast bowlers from the new generation of India and she hails from Ghuwara, a very small town in Bundelkhand which lies in Madhya Pradesh. She has paved her own path through tennis-ball cricket before catching the attention of professional coaches. Her reputation is that of a skiddy pacer with sharp inswingers which makes her the kind of pace talent India has long followed in women's cricket.
Born on August 11, 2003 still in her early twenties, Kranti is among the youngest cricketer in the national squad. She is reputed for her compact build, high-arm action and explosive pace-all of which come together to make bounce and devilish movement off the pitch.
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She is born into a family of low means with six children and had to spend her childhood in a financially troubled family. Though Kranti had a family that saw all her dreams fulfilled. Her parents and local mentors never let her fall short of dreams. She was trained by grassroot coaches who honed her natural speed and aggressive bowling mindset.
Kranti's rise started at the Madhya Pradesh domestic circuit where soon she caught the admiration of national selectors with her displays. She had a one-of-a-kind break with the 2024-25 Senior Women's One-Day Trophy where she took 4 wickets for just 25 runs during a final match which clinched the title for MP. This season also saw her grab a mega leap in her career as she was roped in by the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, at Rs. 10 lakhs.
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At the age of 15, Goud made her ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka on 11 May 2025, charging on the platform, impressing with her swing and control. In 4 ODIs, she has now taken 9 wickets at an average of 17.55 including the sensational 6/52 made at Chester-le-Street which sealed a series win for India. She is going to get on her first run at a global ICC in 2025 Women's World Cup-the newest key weapon with the new ball, according to India.
Kranti's increasing profile in cricket is proving to begin showing up in her earnings she has an estimated net worth from Rs. 30-40 lakh, which includes WPL contracts, fees from national matches and other sponsorships. She is also thought to own a mid-range SUV,a marker of her latest achievements and she leads a low-profile life deep-seated in simplicity.
Such an early stage in her international career, Kranti has already attracted praise thanks to her impact with her five-wicket haul in ODIs makes her one of the youngest Indian women to attain this feat and the performances in both domestic and international formats. As the Women's World Cup develops, she is hotly tipped to be one of the breakout performers for India.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available sources and is intended for informational purposes only; data may change with official updates.
