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Minnu Mani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth24 March 1999

Age26 Years

BirthplaceChoyimoola in Wayanad, Kerala

ProfessionCricketer (Batsman)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Mani CK; Mother - Vasantha; One sister

Minnu Mani Biography

Minnu Mani is an Indian left-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner from Wayanad, Kerala. Rising from village beginnings, she progressed through district,

Early life and background

Minnu Mani was born on 24 March 1999 in Choyimoola in Wayanad, Kerala. She belongs to the Kurichiya tribe and grew up in a family where her father, Mani CK, worked as a daily wage labourer and her mother, Vasantha, was a homemaker. Minnu has one sister and attended Mananthavady Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Idapaddi.

She began playing cricket around the age of ten, often joining her cousins and neighborhood boys in paddy fields. Before focusing fully on cricket, Minnu also competed in athletics, running 400- and 600-metre races. A pivotal moment came in school when her physical education teacher, Elsamma Baby, encouraged her to try out for district-level cricket. That recommendation led to selection for the under-13 Wayanad district team and later a junior girls’ camp run by the Kerala Cricket Association in Thodupuzha. Minnu’s parents were initially hesitant about her cricketing ambitions, but they gave their support after she was chosen for the camp.

Career

Minnu’s domestic pathway moved quickly. She represented Wayanad at under-13 and under-16 levels and was selected for Kerala’s under-16 side at about age 15. Within roughly a year of that selection she was playing for Kerala’s senior women’s team. Her domestic resume also lists appearances for teams described as Falcon Heron, Ajinas XI, AJWA Super Kings, Wayanad, India Blue, India A, South Zone and, at the franchise level, Delhi Capitals.

A left-handed batter who bowls right-arm off spin, Minnu has been noted for consistent run-scoring in domestic competitions. She trained at the Kerala Cricket Association Stadium in Krishnagiri, a commute that requires multiple bus changes and about 1.5 hours each way from her home.

In national-level BCCI competitions she has appeared for India A and India Blue in both ODI and T20 formats. Minnu was the leading run-scorer in the 2022 Women’s All-India One-day tournament, compiling 246 runs and also contributing with 12 wickets across eight matches. That season included performances that earned her player-of-the-match recognition in at least one game.

Minnu achieved a milestone in the Women’s Premier League auction when she became the first cricketer from Kerala to be bought in the competition. Delhi Capitals acquired her at auction for Rs 30 lakhs, against a listed base price of Rs 10 lakhs.

Public profile

Physically, Minnu is listed at approximately 168 cm (1.68 m or 5'6") in height and around 50 kg (110 lbs) in weight, with black hair and black eyes. Her playing style centers on left-handed batting complemented by off-spin bowling. She has represented several domestic and zonal sides and moved into higher-profile squads through consistent domestic performances.

In interviews following her WPL selection she spoke about practical plans such as buying a scooter to ease travel and mentioned having faced difficulties repairing her home after the 2018 Kerala floods.

Latest updates

As of the information available, Minnu continued to play for Kerala and had been involved with India A and India Blue teams in BCCI-organised limited-overs competitions. Her auction to Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League marked a notable step in her professional career and public recognition.

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Recent Work

2022 Women’s All-India One-day Tournament

Leading run-scorer with 246 runs and also took 12 wickets in eight matches.

2022
Women’s Premier League (Auctioned to Delhi Capitals)

Became the first Kerala player to be bought in the WPL auction; acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 30 lakhs at a base price of Rs 10 lakhs.

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Career Highlights

  1. Progressed from Wayanad district under-13 and under-16 teams to Kerala senior side.
  2. Represented India A and India Blue in BCCI ODI and T20 competitions.
  3. Top run-scorer in the 2022 Women’s All-India One-day tournament.
  4. First player from Kerala to be bought in the Women’s Premier League auction.
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