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Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad makes international debut for India
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News18•16-10-2026, 20:01
Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad makes international debut for India
- •All-rounder Niki Prasad made her international debut against Zimbabwe in the first T20 match in Raipur.
- •Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana presented the Indian cap to Niki Prasad in a special ceremony before the match.
- •She successfully led India to victory in the Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2025 and the Under-19 Asia Cup in 2024.
- •Niki has previously honed her skills playing for the Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League.
- •She paved her way to the senior team through stellar all-round performances for India A against Australia A.
Key Questions Answered
All-rounder Niki Prasad made her international debut for the Indian women's cricket team against Zimbabwe in the first T20 match held in Raipur.
Niki Prasad captained India to victory in the women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2025 and also secured the inaugural women's Under-19 Asia Cup title in 2024.
Niki Prasad has represented the Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL) across two seasons, scoring 153 runs in 18 matches.
