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Harmanpreet Kaur
Captaining India to its first Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025.
World Cup semifinal · T20 World Cup century
- Born
- 8 March 1989
- Birthplace
- Moga, India
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Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur is an Indian cricketer known for powerful batting and leadership. Her international career includes a defining 171 not out against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semifinal.
Early life
Punjab upbringing
Grew up in Moga, where her father encouraged her interest in sport.
Early coaching
Trained with Kamaldeesh Singh Sodhi at Gian Jyoti School Academy and played alongside boys.
Career
- 2009
International debut
First represented India at the Women’s World Cup.
- 2016
Overseas franchise cricket
Signed for Sydney Thunder in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League.
- 2023
Mumbai Indians
Led the team to the inaugural Women’s Premier League title.
Achievements
World Cup semifinal
Scored an unbeaten 171 against Australia to take India into the final.
T20 World Cup century
Became the first Indian woman to score a T20 international hundred.
World champions
Captained India to victory over South Africa in the World Cup final.
Beyond cricket
Railways employment
Moved to Mumbai in 2014 and worked for Indian Railways alongside her cricket career.
Sporting recognition
Received the Arjuna Award in 2017.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗ICC World Cup interview ↗Photo: Prime Minister's Office. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
