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Harmanpreet Kaur is an India batter and captain known for powerful hitting. Her 171 not out in the 2017 World Cup semi-final helped change the profile of women’s cricket in India, and in 2025 she led India to their first Women’s Cricket World Cup title.
Biography
Moga
Harmanpreet grew up in Moga, Punjab, where her father, a court clerk and keen cricketer, encouraged her to play with boys. She trained at an academy in Moga and made her India debut in 2009.
171 not out
In the 2017 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Derby she scored 171 not out from 115 balls, one of the greatest innings in women’s cricket. India reached the final, and the attention it brought helped transform the popularity of women’s cricket in India.
Captain
She became India’s T20I captain in 2018 and later led the team in all formats. She was the first Indian cricketer to play in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League, and she captained Mumbai Indians to the first Women’s Premier League title in 2023 and again in 2025. In November 2025 she led India to victory in the Women’s Cricket World Cup on home soil, beating South Africa in the final.
Recognition
Harmanpreet received the Arjuna Award in 2017. She also holds the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab Police.
Timeline
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1989
Born in Moga, Punjab
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2009
India debut
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2016
First Indian to sign for the Women’s Big Bash League
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2017
171* in the World Cup semi-final; Arjuna Award
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2018
Becomes T20I captain
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2023
Wins the first WPL with Mumbai Indians
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2025
Captains India to the Women’s World Cup title
Awards and honours
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Arjuna Award
2017
Did you know?
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She was the first Indian to play in the Women’s Big Bash League.
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Her 171* came off just 115 balls.
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She is a police officer in Punjab.
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Frequently asked
Who is Harmanpreet Kaur?
Harmanpreet Kaur is an India batter and captain known for powerful hitting. Her 171 not out in the 2017 World Cup semi-final helped change the profile of women’s cricket in India, and in 2025 she led India to their first Women’s Cricket World Cup title.
How old is Harmanpreet Kaur?
Harmanpreet Kaur is 37 years old, born on 8 March 1989 in Moga, Punjab.
Where is Harmanpreet Kaur from?
Harmanpreet Kaur was born in Moga, Punjab.
What is Harmanpreet Kaur known for?
Harmanpreet Kaur is best known for 171* against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final; leading India to the 2025 Women’s World Cup title.
What awards has Harmanpreet Kaur received?
Notable honours include Arjuna Award (2017).
References
- Harmanpreet Kaur — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Harmanpreet Kaur — ESPNcricinfo player profile. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Harmanpreet Kaur — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Q3525920) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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