Davina Sarah T. Perrin’s journey in women’s cricket has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2025, she was honoured with the PCA Women’s Young Player of the Year award at the PCA Awards, celebrating a season filled with bold batting, a significant breakthrough in senior domestic cricket, and performances that clearly marked her as a rising star.
Born on September 8th, 2006, in Wolverhampton, Davina comes from an area not widely recognised for producing top women cricketers. Her father, David, played minor county cricket for Staffordshire, naturally setting the stage for Davina’s early passion for the game. She began her cricketing journey at Fordhouses in Wolverhampton and later attended Sandwell College, where she pursued a BTEC Level 3 in “Education & Cricket.” This program helped her balance her studies and her aspirations in cricket.
Davina’s domestic career kicked off early; she made her county debut for Staffordshire in 2021, and in the 2022 Women’s Twenty20 Cup, she emerged as a standout player, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 242 runs at an impressive average of 34.57. That same year, she was selected for the Central Sparks Academy and quickly earned a spot on the senior team.
Her debut with the Sparks came in September 2021 during the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy against Sunrisers. The following year, she gained national attention by being selected to compete in The Hundred, becoming the youngest player ever drafted into the competition at just 15 years old. Although she didn’t play that season, the selection highlighted the faith that franchises had in her abilities.
On the international stage, Davina proudly represented England at the Under-19 level during the 2023 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, contributing significantly both with the bat and ball as a right-handed batswoman and leg-spin bowler.
The 2025 season was particularly remarkable for her. In an exhilarating performance during The Hundred eliminator, she scored a stunning century in just 42 balls (101 off 43), leading the Northern Superchargers to the final with what became the fastest century in the women’s competition. Her impressive outings continued in domestic tournaments, where she consistently delivered crucial performances.
Recognising her exceptional year, her peers voted her the PCA Women’s Young Player of the Year 2025, a well-deserved acknowledgement of her talent and hard work. At the awards ceremony, she humbly expressed her surprise and gratitude, noting the outstanding performances of her fellow young players.
“I was a bit shocked to be honest. There’s been some great performances from young players, especially Ailsa (Lister) and Ella (McCaughan) … The biggest thing for me is that I’m maximising my potential and hopefully the England honours will come,” she shared.
Davina’s ascent from county cricket in Staffordshire to the professional level, all while managing her education, makes her achievements especially significant. As one of the few Black female cricketers in England’s professional circuit, she’s vocal about the importance of representation and aims to inspire young Black girls to take up cricket.
Winning the PCA Young Player award is a milestone for her, but also just the beginning. With her fearless approach to batting, calmness in high-pressure situations, and growth in her leg-spin bowling, Davina Perrin is destined to become a key player for England’s women’s cricket in the years to come.
