Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur

Her life

Born in Moga, Punjab, in 1989, Harmanpreet Kaur grew up playing cricket with boys and made her India debut in 2009.

Her 171 not out against Australia at the 2017 World Cup is one of the great innings in the game. As captain she led India to its first Women's Cricket World Cup title in 2025.

Achievements

✦Captained India to its first Women's Cricket World Cup title in 2025
✦Scored a famous 171 not out at the 2017 World Cup

On the timeline

2025

India's women win the Cricket World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai.

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