Dayalan Hemalatha Family Tree

Dayalan Hemalatha - A Lifestory

Dayalan Hemalatha in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is an emerging all-rounder in Indian women's cricket. A right-handed batter and off-break bowler, she began her cricket journey playing in local leagues before rising through the ranks in Tamil Nadu’s domestic team. Her consistent performances earned her a spot in the Indian national team in 2018, debuting in both ODI and T20 formats. Despite facing injury setbacks in subsequent years, Hemalatha displayed resilience, working on her game and securing a comeback in 2022. Her participation in the Women's Premier League (WPL) added valuable experience and exposure to international competition. Known for her ability to handle high-pressure situations, Hemalatha is seen as a crucial all-rounder for India in the years to come, contributing with both bat and ball across formats.

Birth

Dayalan Hemalatha was born on September 29, 1994, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father played as a district-level Kabaddi player. Her mother is Jayandhy Dayalan.

Family Facts

Parents:
Jayandhy Dayalan (Mother)
Siblings:
Deepa Dayalan

Debut in Cricket

Selected for the under-19 Tamil Nadu team in 2011.
Played for the Under-19 South Zone and South Zone teams in 2012.
Made her ODI debut against Sri Lanka in September 2018.
Made her Twenty20 International debut against New Zealand in November 2018.

Education

She completed her schooling at Dr. K. K. Nirmala Girls Higher Secondary School in Chennai.

She pursued her college education at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai.

Anecdotes

Initially faced parental disapproval regarding her decision to become a professional cricketer; however, they began to support her upon her selection for the Under-19 Tamil Nadu team.
Played for the Tamil Nadu senior team until the 2019-20 season, then joined Indian Railways for the 2020-21 season.
Part of the Indian squad that won the T20 Asia Cup in 2022.
Signed by Gujarat Giants for the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) during the February 2023 auction for Rs 30 lakhs

Faces of Fame

In the 2018 T20 World Cup held in the West Indies, she played in 5 matches, scoring 21 runs at an average of 4.2 and taking 5 wickets.
She won three trophies in the 2022-23 session :
Senior T20 Trophy as an Indian Railways player.
Interzonal Trophy as a Central Zone player.
Challenger Trophy as an India-D player.

Batting Statistics

Competition	Matches	Runs Scored	Batting Average	100s/50s	Top Score	Catches/Stumpings
WODI	9	58	11.60	0/0	35	3/–
WT20I	15	90	9.00	0/0	20	1/–

Bowling Statistics

Competition	Matches	Balls Bowled	Wickets	Bowling Average	5 Wickets in Innings	10 Wickets in Match	Best Bowling
WODI	9	178	5	35.60	0	0	2/6
WT20I	15	122	9	14.66	0	0	3/15

Praise and Reflections from Colleagues

"Hemalatha has shown great potential with both bat and ball. Her ability to perform under pressure will be vital for the team moving forward."- Mithali Raj, Former India captain
"She’s a talented all-rounder who brings a unique skill set to the team. Her contributions in crucial matches have not gone unnoticed."- Smriti Mandhana, Indian cricketer
"Dayalan Hemalatha's work ethic and dedication to improving her game are commendable. She’s a player to watch in the upcoming seasons." - Ramesh Powar, Former Indian women's team coach
"Having Hemalatha in the squad adds depth to our batting and bowling. Her versatility makes her an invaluable asset for the team."- Shikha Pandey, Indian cricketer
"Her composure at the crease and her ability to bowl in tight situations have made a significant impact on our performances."- Priya Punia, Indian cricketer

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