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Happy Birthday Harmanpreet Kaur: She made her debut for India in 2009 during ODI World Cup against Pakistan at the Bradman Oval.
Happy Birthday Harmanpreet Kaur: The cricketer turns 36 on March 8, 2025. (Image: ImHarmanpreet/ X, formerly Twitter)
Happy Birthday Harmanpreet Kaur: India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates her 36th birthday today, March 8. The veteran batting all-rounder is known for her ferocious slog sweep and power-hitting ability. She has modeled her aggressive approach around her idol, Virender Sehwag.
Harmanpreet broke into the scene in 2009 before stamping her class in 2013. It was the same year the Punjab-born batter was handed the captaincy of the women’s ODI team as Mithali Raj was rested.
She got a full-time skipper role across formats in 2016. Since becoming captain, Harmanpreet has ushered in a new era in Indian women’s cricket. Today, let’s take a detailed look at her career, net worth, statistics and achievements.
When did Harmanpreet Kaur start playing cricket?
With her father being a volleyball and basketball player, Harmanpreet Kaur was naturally inclined towards sports from a tender age. She started playing cricket after joining the Gian Jyoti School Academy, which was 30 km away from her home in Moga. She eventually made her debut for India in 2009 during the ODI World Cup against Pakistan at the Bradman Oval. Harmanpreet was 20 years old at the time.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Net worth
Harmanpreet Kaur has amassed a significant net worth through her career and endorsement deals. As per the Times of India, her net worth was reportedly around Rs 24 crore in 2024. A major chunk of the valuation is derived from her salary and match fees.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Career Stats
Harmanpreet Kaur has represented India across all formats of the sport. She has played six Tests, 141 ODIs, and 178 T20I matches in her career so far. In these matches, Harmanpreet has also scored 7592 runs. She has scored seven centuries and 34 fifties in international cricket.
The 36-year-old batter has also scalped 75 wickets in her career. She has taken both a four-for and a fifer in Test cricket. She boasts a highest score of 171 not out in the ODI format.
In T20 cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur represents the Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. She has led her side to important victories with multiple match-winning knocks in the franchise tournament.
Harmanpreet has played 22 WPL matches while scoring 671 runs. She boasts an average of 41.93 and a 140.67 strike rate. The Mumbai Indians captain has also smashed six half-centuries in the franchise tournament and has a highest score of 95 not out.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Achievements
Harmanpreet Kaur is easily one of the most impactful skippers in women’s cricket history. The 36-year-old has led the international side to multiple tournament wins in the last decade. Harmanpreet recently won the gold medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
She won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. While Harmanpreet has not won a major ICC tournament, she has helped India make two finals. They finished as runners-up in the 2017 ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup.
She also won the Asia Cup three times in her career, with triumphs in 2012, 2016 and 2022. Harmanpreet led the Mumbai Indians to WPL glory in the inaugural 2023 season.
- Location :
Moga, India, India
