Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar was born on 8 March 1989 in Moga, Punjab. She grew up in a Khalsa Sikh family, supported by her sports-loving father Harmandar Singh Bhullar—a volleyball and basketball enthusiast who became her first coach. Her mother, Satwinder Kaur, and two younger siblings—brother Gurjinder and sister Hemjeet—provided unwavering support.
Harmanpreet began her cricket journey at Gian Jyoti Academy under coach Kamaldeesh Singh Sodhi, often practicing with boys, sharpening resilience and skill early on. Despite limited facilities in Moga, her determination pushed her to travel over 30 kilometers daily to attend training sessions. She idolized Virender Sehwag, drawing inspiration from his fearless approach. Her early years laid the foundation for a career defined by grit and explosive talent, making her one of India’s most celebrated women cricketers.
Known for her bravery and aggressive leadership, Harmanpreet showcases powerful hitting, strategic audacity, and a competitive spirit often likened to MS Dhoni. Off the field, she maintains a disciplined fitness regime and shares glimpses of her travels and training routine via Instagram. Her wife-like love for cricket reflects in her high energy on and off the pitch, as she leads by example.
Harmanpreet remains unmarried and keeps her personal life private. She credits her father as her pillar. Her mother and siblings actively support her career—especially sister Hemjeet, an assistant professor, and brother Gurjinder, her “most faithful fan”.
Harmanpreet’s domestic rise began with Punjab, and later Railways after moving to Mumbai in 2014 as a BCCI-contracted Railways player. She earned a spot in WBBL with Sydney Thunder (2016), becoming the first Indian woman to feature in Australia’s premier league. Later, she played for Lancashire Thunder, Supernovas, Manchester Originals, Melbourne Renegades, and Trent Rockets. In 2023, Mumbai Indians signed her for ₹1.80 crore, and she led them to multiple WPL titles, becoming the first captain to win the championship twice in 2025.
Harmanpreet debuted in ODIs on 7 March 2009 against Pakistan and in T20Is on 11 June 2009 against England. She earned Test selection in 2014 v England. Known for her explosive batting and off-break bowling, she scored a match-defining 171* off 115 balls against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final—a record for India. In November 2018, she became the first Indian woman to score a T20I century (103 off 51 balls) . By 2023, she surpassed 3,000 T20I runs and became only the second from India with 3,000+ ODI runs.
| Format | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s/50s | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 38 | 17 | 7.60 | 0/0 | 9 |
| ODI | 135 | 3,648 | 171* | 38.00 | 6/19 | 31 |
| T20I | 177 | 3,576 | 103 | 29.07 | 1/14 | 32 |
In the inaugural WPL 2023 auction, Mumbai Indians acquired Harmanpreet for ₹1.80 crore. She led them to the title as both captain and second-highest run-scorer (268 runs, SR ~143.5). Returning in 2025, she again captained MI and handed them their second WPL championship—becoming the first player to do so .
Throughout her career, Harmanpreet has battled injuries, including a thigh and thumb injury in 2021, and recurring knee and head issues . In December 2024, she missed two T20Is vs West Indies due to a knee niggle but credited her physio team for her recovery. She sustained a head injury in June 2025 before the England T20I series, prompting rest but returned for training shortly after .
In July 2023, she received ICC sanctions for dissent—suspended two matches and fined 75% match fee after criticizing umpires. Unfazed, she bounced back to lead India to gold at the 2023 Asian Games (post-suspension) and drew attention to pace bowling fitness during a 2025 ODI tri-series final.
Suzie Bates has heaped praise on India captain Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the crucial India vs New Zealand ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 encounter at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.…
Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar was born on 8 March 1989 in Moga, Punjab. She grew up in a Khalsa Sikh family, supported by her sports-loving father Harmandar Singh Bhullar—a volleyball and basketball enthusiast who became her first coach. Her mother, Satwinder Kaur, and two younger siblings—brother Gurjinder and sister Hemjeet—provided unwavering support.
Harmanpreet began her cricket journey at Gian Jyoti Academy under coach Kamaldeesh Singh Sodhi, often practicing with boys, sharpening resilience and skill early on. Despite limited facilities in Moga, her determination pushed her to travel over 30 kilometers daily to attend training sessions. She idolized Virender Sehwag, drawing inspiration from his fearless approach. Her early years laid the foundation for a career defined by grit and explosive talent, making her one of India’s most celebrated women cricketers.
Known for her bravery and aggressive leadership, Harmanpreet showcases powerful hitting, strategic audacity, and a competitive spirit often likened to MS Dhoni. Off the field, she maintains a disciplined fitness regime and shares glimpses of her travels and training routine via Instagram. Her wife-like love for cricket reflects in her high energy on and off the pitch, as she leads by example.
Harmanpreet remains unmarried and keeps her personal life private. She credits her father as her pillar. Her mother and siblings actively support her career—especially sister Hemjeet, an assistant professor, and brother Gurjinder, her “most faithful fan”.
Harmanpreet’s domestic rise began with Punjab, and later Railways after moving to Mumbai in 2014 as a BCCI-contracted Railways player. She earned a spot in WBBL with Sydney Thunder (2016), becoming the first Indian woman to feature in Australia’s premier league. Later, she played for Lancashire Thunder, Supernovas, Manchester Originals, Melbourne Renegades, and Trent Rockets. In 2023, Mumbai Indians signed her for ₹1.80 crore, and she led them to multiple WPL titles, becoming the first captain to win the championship twice in 2025.
Harmanpreet debuted in ODIs on 7 March 2009 against Pakistan and in T20Is on 11 June 2009 against England. She earned Test selection in 2014 v England. Known for her explosive batting and off-break bowling, she scored a match-defining 171* off 115 balls against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final—a record for India. In November 2018, she became the first Indian woman to score a T20I century (103 off 51 balls) . By 2023, she surpassed 3,000 T20I runs and became only the second from India with 3,000+ ODI runs.
| Format | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s/50s | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 38 | 17 | 7.60 | 0/0 | 9 |
| ODI | 135 | 3,648 | 171* | 38.00 | 6/19 | 31 |
| T20I | 177 | 3,576 | 103 | 29.07 | 1/14 | 32 |
In the inaugural WPL 2023 auction, Mumbai Indians acquired Harmanpreet for ₹1.80 crore. She led them to the title as both captain and second-highest run-scorer (268 runs, SR ~143.5). Returning in 2025, she again captained MI and handed them their second WPL championship—becoming the first player to do so .
Throughout her career, Harmanpreet has battled injuries, including a thigh and thumb injury in 2021, and recurring knee and head issues . In December 2024, she missed two T20Is vs West Indies due to a knee niggle but credited her physio team for her recovery. She sustained a head injury in June 2025 before the England T20I series, prompting rest but returned for training shortly after .
In July 2023, she received ICC sanctions for dissent—suspended two matches and fined 75% match fee after criticizing umpires. Unfazed, she bounced back to lead India to gold at the 2023 Asian Games (post-suspension) and drew attention to pace bowling fitness during a 2025 ODI tri-series final.
