
Harmanpreet Kaur – Indian women’s cricket player
Harmanpreet Kaur is a prominent Indian women’s cricket player who was born on March 8, 1989, in Moga, Punjab. She is a right-handed batter and occasional off-spin bowler who plays as an all-rounder for both the Indian women’s cricket team and the Punjab state team.
Harmanpreet Kaur made her debut for the Indian women’s cricket team in 2009 and has since become one of the team’s key players. She has represented India in several international tournaments, including the ICC Women’s World Cup, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and the Asian Games. Harmanpreet Kaur is known for her aggressive batting style and her ability to hit big sixes.
One of Harmanpreet Kaur’s most memorable performances came in the semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she scored an unbeaten 171 off just 115 balls against Australia. Her innings helped India reach the final of the tournament for the second time in history. In recognition of her outstanding performance, she was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the Government of India.
Harmanpreet Kaur has also played domestic cricket for several teams, including the Sydney Thunder in the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia and the Lancashire Thunder in the Kia Super League in England. She is regarded as one of the best women’s cricketers in the world and has been ranked as high as number one in the ICC rankings for all-rounders in women’s cricket.