NewsIMTS34-year-old Harmanpreet Kaur recently led the Indian women's cricket team to the finals of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating Australia in the semi-finals. Born on 8 March 1989 in Moga, Punjab, Harmanpreet began her international cricket career at age 20 against Pakistan in this year. The captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team is a middle-order batter and right-arm off-break bowler who has taken 12 wickets in Tests, 31 in ODIs, and 32 in T20s. Harmanpreet, whose father Harmandar Singh Bhullar was a volleyball and basketball player, was inspired by Virender Sehwag. The semi-final victory broke records for the highest run chase in women's ODIs and in knockout matches. Harmanpreet received the Arjuna Award in this year and has an estimated net worth of around ₹25 crores. (Updated 31 Oct 2025, 21:42 IST; source: link)
Harmanpreet Kaur leads historic World Cup semi-final win
India's women's cricket team, captained by 34-year-old Harmanpreet Kaur, recently defeated Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals. The victory was remarkable as it set new records for the highest run chase in women's One Day Internationals and in knockout matches. Harmanpreet, who plays as a middle-order batter and occasional right-arm off-break bowler, guided her team with skill and determination. This win has propelled India into the finals of the 2025 Women's World Cup, giving the team a chance to claim their first world title in women's cricket.
The journey of India's cricket captain
Born on March 8, 1989, in Moga, Punjab, Harmanpreet Kaur began her international cricket career at age 20, debuting against Pakistan in 2009. Her father, Harmandar Singh Bhullar, was a volleyball and basketball player who supported her sporting ambitions. Throughout her career, Harmanpreet has taken 12 wickets in Tests, 31 in One Day Internationals, and 32 in Twenty20 matches. Her contributions to Indian cricket earned her the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2017. Inspired by Virender Sehwag's batting style, Harmanpreet has developed into one of India's most reliable players and inspiring leaders.
Key Points
- Born on 8 March 1989 in Moga, Punjab, Harmanpreet began her international cricket career at age 20 against Pakistan in this year.
- 34-year-old Harmanpreet Kaur recently led the Indian women's cricket team to the finals of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating Australia in the semi-finals.
- The captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team is a middle-order batter and right-arm off-break bowler who has taken 12 wickets in Tests, 31 in ODIs, and 32 in T20s.
