Harmanpreet Kaur
Captain of the India Women's National Cricket Team
🌍 Indian · Born March 8, 1989
About
Harmanpreet Kaur is an elite Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian Women's National Cricket Team across all formats. Known for her aggressive batting style and effective right-arm off-break bowling, she has established herself as one of the most destructive middle-order batters in women's cricket. Born in Moga, Punjab, Kaur made her international debut in 2009. She rose to global prominence during the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, where her sensational unbeaten knock of 171 runs off 115 balls against Australia in the semi-final guided India to the final and revolutionized women's cricket in India. Kaur has achieved several historic milestones, including becoming the first Indian cricketer to sign with an overseas T20 franchise when she joined the Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League in 2016. In 2018, she became the first Indian woman to score a century in a Women's T20 International. She has also served as the captain of the Supernovas in the Women's T20 Challenge and was signed by the Mumbai Indians to lead them in the inaugural Women's Premier League in 2023, guiding them to a historic championship victory. Recognizing her immense contribution to Indian sports, she was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2017 and was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2023.
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International Debut
Made her ODI debut against Pakistan in March 2009 and her T20I debut against England in June 2009.
Historic WBBL Signing
Became the first Indian cricketer, male or female, to sign with an overseas T20 franchise by joining the Sydney Thunder in Australia's WBBL.
World Cup Heroics and National Award
Scored a historic 171* against Australia in the World Cup semi-final and was subsequently honored with India's Arjuna Award.
Maiden T20I Century
Became the first Indian woman to score a T20I century, hitting 103 runs against New Zealand at the ICC Women's World T20.
WPL Championship Title
Captained the Mumbai Indians to victory in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.
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Harmanpreet Kaur: India captain named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year
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