Amanjot Kaur

 Full Name: Amanjot Parminder Kaur

Date of Birth: January 1, 2000 (some sources mention August 25, 2000)
Birthplace: Mohali, Punjab, India
Role: All‑rounder – Right‑handed batter & right‑arm medium‑fast bowler

Cricket Journey

• Early challenges & rise:
  Daughter of a carpenter, Amanjot faced societal hurdles growing up. She played gully cricket in Mohali, later joining Punjab’s age‑group teams, then Chandigarh, and returned to Punjab for the 2022–23 season.

• India A & domestic success:
  Notable performance in U‑23 and senior Challenger Trophy. In 2020, scored 184 runs and took 10 wickets in seven U‑23 T20 matches; later made impactful domestic contributions.

International Career

• T20I debut (Jan 19, 2023 vs South Africa):
  Scored an unbeaten 41 off 30 balls, earning Player of the Match .

• ODI debut (July 16, 2023 vs Bangladesh):
  Took 4 wickets (best figures 4/31) .

• Representative stats:

  • WT20I: ~12–13 matches, ~89–92 runs, avg ~22–23, SR ~120, 4 wkts 

  • WODI: 8 matches, 78 runs, 12 wickets (@ Avg 25.75, Econ 5.83)

WPL & Domestic Career

• Mumbai Indians (WPL):
  Bought at INR 50 Lakh in 2023; became a key all‑rounder.

• Standout 2025 season:
  Took 3 wickets and scored 34* off 27 balls vs RCB in a close win; named Emerging Player of the Season.

Strengths & Playing Style

• Bowling: Skiddy medium‑pace (108–110 kph, capable of 112–115 kph); relies on accuracy and movement rather than bounce.

• Bowling ability: Can swing between bat and ball—effective seam and lower‑order batting.

• Fielding & athleticism: Background in hockey, football, handball—strong fielder with good arm.

Personal & Off‑Field

• Family & background: Born into a Sikh family; father Bhupinder Singh worked as a carpenter and supported her cricketing path; mother Ranjeet Kaur raised two siblings, Kamaljot and Gurkirpal.

• Resilience: Overcame injuries; spent nearly 8 months in rehab. Credits setbacks for making her humble and mentally stronger.

• Mantra: “Hum bane hi udne ke liye hain” (“We are born to fly”) — showcases her ambition and confidence.

Recent Highlights

• July 1, 2025 – T20I vs England (Bristol):
  Scored 63 in a match-winning 143‑run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, earning Player of the Match as India won by 24 runs.

Summary

Aspect                                   Detail

Age                                           24–25 years

Role                                   Seam-bowling all‑rounder

Batting                                    Lower/middle order; strike rate ~120

Bowling                                    Medium-fast, seam-based

International                            8 ODI, ~12–13 T20I caps

Domestic                                   Leading figure for Mumbai Indians (WPL)

Strengths                                    Clutch batting, seam bowling, athletic fielding