Deepa Chukkapalli (born 23 October 2010) is a 15-year-old international cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for the Spain women's national cricket team.
Role: All-rounder
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Left-arm slow orthodox / medium-fast
Domestic Teams: Lancashire (youth setup), Bradford Park Avenue Ladies, Ramsbottom, Brooklands
Background & International Career: Chukkapalli grew up in England and began playing cricket in Lancashire at the age of nine. She qualifies to represent Spain because her mother was born there, granting her a Spanish passport. She received her first senior international call-up in March 2024 at just 13 years old. She made her official Women's T20 International (WT20I) debut later that year on 21 September 2024 against Greece.
Recent Performances: She has become a mainstay in the national team line-up, featuring prominently in the July 2026 WT20I Quadrangular Series and bilateral fixtures in Switzerland:
vs Switzerland (31 July 2026): Scored a fluent 33 runs off 27 balls and bowled 4 controlled overs allowing 22 runs.
vs Brazil (30 July 2026): Showed exceptional utility by taking 4 wickets for 49 runs and remaining unbeaten with 13* runs.
Her strong domestic and international form earned her The MACC Academy Female Player of the Year 2026 award
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