Minnu Mani is an Indian cricketer, a right-arm offbreak bowler representing the Delhi Capitals in the WPL. She is Kerala’s first female T20I international player and a 2023 Asian Games gold medalist.
Minnu Mani follows Hinduism, the dominant faith in her home state of Kerala, where she identifies with the Ezhava community, a respected social group in the region. Born and raised in Wayanad, Kerala, Minnu Mani grew up in a close-knit, encouraging family that fostered her early love for cricket. Her parents balanced her sporting ambitions with academic progress, offering steady support and motivation. Though the family faced financial constraints, they prioritized their daughter’s aspirations over material limitations. Her father, Mani CK, works as a daily wage laborer and dedicated himself to helping Minnu Mani train while strongly backing her dream of playing cricket professionally. Minnu Mani’s mother, Vasantha, manages the household and maintains emotional support for her daughter. She regularly attends matches to cheer Minnu Mani on from the sidelines. Minnu Mani has one younger sibling, Mimitha Mani. Details about Mimitha remain limited at this time. Any new information will be added as soon as it becomes available. Across international, domestic, and franchise T20 leagues, Minnu Mani wears jersey number 71 when competing. No public records exist regarding Minnu Mani’s romantic relationships. If any updates arise, they will be shared immediately. As of 2026, Minnu Mani’s net worth is placed at approximately ₹1 crore. This valuation accounts for her BCCI Central Contract earnings, match fees, domestic match salaries, franchise league income, and sponsorship deals. In the 2026 Women’s Premier League auction, she was signed by the Delhi Capitals for ₹40 lakh. Her match fees include ₹6 lakh per ODI, ₹3 lakh per T20I, and ₹15 lakh per Test match. Minnu Mani’s bowling statistics reflect 4 WT20I appearances with 5 wickets captured at an average of 11.60. In 3 WODI matches, she has taken 3 wickets with an average of 43.00. She debuted in the Women’s Premier League in 2022 while playing for the Delhi Capitals Women. By 2026, she has featured in over 20 WPL matches, claiming more than 10 wickets with respectable bowling averages and economy rates. Minnu Mani made history in 2023 as Kerala’s first female cricketer to play for India in T20Is. She joined the WPL in 2023, earned her ODI cap in 2024, and captained the India A team to victory at the 2023 Asian Games. In 2024, she led Kerala to a Senior Women’s Multiday Challenger Trophy win by claiming 5 wickets. Minnu Mani bowls right-arm offbreaks and represents the Indian women’s cricket team. Born on March 24, 1999, Minnu Mani is 26 years old as of 2026. She stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall. Details about Minnu Mani’s boyfriend remain unavailable. Minnu Mani’s net worth is approximately ₹1 crore. Minnu Mani wears jersey number 71. Minnu Mani’s career highlights include becoming the first female cricketer from Kerala to represent India and winning the 2023 Asian Games gold medal with the national team. All images are used for editorial purposes only and are licensed exclusively through Getty/Source.