Who is Sajeevan Sajana? Mumbai Indians All Rounder Who Hit Last-Ball Six On WPL Debut

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Sajeevan Sajana announced her arrival in the Women's Premier League with a last-ball six that sealed a 4-wicket win for the defending champions Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2024 match 1 against Delhi Capitals.

With 5 need off 1 ball, it was no problem for Sajana, who made her WPL debut on Friday (February 23), as the all-rounder hit spinner Alice Capsey over long on for a maximum, bringing joy to Harmanpreet Kaur's side.

The 29-year-old, who was unsold in the inaugral edition auction, landed a contract with the Mumbai Indians, who seem to have landed a brilliant player that is calm under pressure. Here is a look at the last-ball six:

Who is Sajeevan Sajana?

Born on 4th January 1995 in Mananthavadi, Wayanad, Kerala, Sajeevan Sajana hails from a humble background and has face numerous challenges in her cricketing journey. Her father was a rickshaw driver.

S Sajana, she is known, is an all-rounder, who can bowl right arm off break and bats right handed. She has represensted the Kerala, South Zone and India A teams before her Mumbai Indians debut.

Sajana is the second cricketer from the Kurichiya tribe to enter WPL after India and Delhi Capitals player Minnu Mani. Coming in at the base price of Rs 10 Lakhs, Mumbai Indians bought the Kerala cricketer for Rs 15 lakhs at the WPL 2024 auction.

Sajana's journey started with leading Kerala's under-23 team to the Twenty-20 Super League title in 2019. In the Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2023, she shined, scoring 134 runs in 7 innings and claiming 6 wickets with precise bowling.

The 29-year-old will look to make the most of the opportunities in WPL and break into the Indian senior team following in the footsteps of her Kerala teammate Minnu Mani.