Niki Prasad is an 19 years-old emerging Indian cricketer known for her all-round abilities as a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler. Currently, she plays for the Karnataka team in state-level cricket and for the Delhi Capitals Women’s team in the WPL from 2025.
Niki Prasad Profile | |
Full Name | Niki Siribhagwan Prasad |
Nick Name | Niki Prasad |
Date of Birth | October 25, 2005 |
Niki Prasad Age | 19 years |
Birth Place | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Playing Role | Batter |
Batting Style | Right hand batter |
Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak |
Batting Position | – |
Physical Stats & More | |
Niki Prasad Height (approx) | In centimeters -172cm In meters – 1.72m In feet – 5’7” feet |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career Info | |
Teams | Delhi Capitals Women Karnataka Women |
Debut | International Cricket Debut WTEST debut Not Yet Debut WODI debut Not Yet Debut WPL debut He made her WPL debut on 15 February 2025 against Mumbai Indians Women’s team at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. |
Coach/Mentor | – |
Records | N/A |
Personal Life | |
Zodiac Sign | LEO |
School | DAV Public School |
College | N/A |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Family | Father: Siribhagwan Prasad Mother: Not Known Siblings: Not Known |
Niki Prasad husband | Unmarried |
Religion | Hindu |
Hobbies | Traveling & Playing Sports |
Favorite Things | |
Favorite Cricketers | N//A |
Niki Prasad biography (Wiki)
Niki Prasad was born on October 25, 2005, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, His Full name is Niki Siribhagwan Prasad. And developed a passion for cricket from a young age. Inspired by her elder brother and the love for the game within her family, she started playing tennis-ball cricket in her neighborhood before transitioning to leather-ball cricket.
Playing Style
She is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler, making her a valuable all-rounder in the team. As a batter, she is known for her solid technique, patience, and ability to build innings under pressure.
Niki Prasad’s Cricket Career
Her breakthrough moment came in 2022, when she captained Karnataka’s U-19 team in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy pre-quarterfinal against Bengal. Despite a low total of 59 runs, she led her team to victory with her tactical awareness and crucial all-round performance.
In 2024, Niki led Team C to the U-19 Women’s Challenger Trophy title, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. Her ability to handle pressure and contribute consistently with both bat and ball made her a key player in domestic competitions.
She continued her dominant run in 2024, captaining India A to victory in the Women’s U-19 T20 Asia Cup held in Kuala Lumpur.
International Career & debut
In January 2025, Niki was appointed captain of the Indian squad for the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Her leadership and all-round capabilities have been pivotal in India’s performances on the international stage.
Wpl Debut & Career
Niki’s domestic success led to her signing with the Delhi Capitals for the WPL 2025 season. She made her WPL debut against Mumbai Indians Women’s team on 15 February 2025 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. In which she scored 35 runs with the bat and won the Player of the Match award.
Notable Achievements
- Led Karnataka U-19 in the 2022 Women’s U-19 T20 Trophy, securing a crucial victory against Bengal despite defending a low total of 59 runs.
- Captained Team C to victory in the 2024 U-19 Women’s Challenger Trophy, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
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