Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Howrah, West Bengal |
Latest News about Hrishita Basu
20/09/2026
A regional report said the Cricket Association of Bengal planned to award a combined prize to three World Cup-winning women cricketers, including Hrishita Basu. The coverage highlighted continued recognition for their performances and the association’s efforts to celebrate their contribution to Bengal cricket.
08/09/2026
The Cricket Association of Bengal announced a cash reward for Hrishita Basu, along with Titas Sadhu and Richa Ghosh, recognizing their achievements in Indian women’s cricket. The announcement was part of a broader effort to honor players who had brought prominence to Bengal through international success.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Hrishita Niladri Basu |
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| Role | Wicket-keeper Batter |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 155 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| St. Thomas' Church School, Howrah, West Bengal |
Personal Life
| Marital Status: Unmarried | |
| Hometown: Howrah, West Bengal |
Family
| Father | Niladri Basu |
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| Mother | Malvika Basu |
| Siblings | She has a brother and a sister. Her sister, Ihita Basu Thapa, Works at Sunknowledge. |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Notable Achievement | ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup Winner (2023) |
Favourites
| Cricketer | MS Dhoni |
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| Food | Gol Gappa |
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hrishita_basu_28/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hrishita Basu is an Indian cricketer known for playing as a wicketkeeper batter in the India national under-19 cricket team. | |
| 2. She gained recognition in 2023 as a member of the Indian team that won the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating England. | |
| 3. Basu hails from a Bengali family who are all passionate about sports, with her father being a former cricketer, her mother a gymnast, and her sister an athlete. | |
| 4. From a young age, Basu was active in sports and engaged in playing various games like basketball, football, and kho-kho. | |
| 5. At the age of 13, she started her cricket journey with the LRS Bangla Sports Academy under the guidance of Laxmi Ratan Shukla, a former Bengal captain. | |
| 6. Her impressive performance in her debut match for Bengal Women's U19 team against Goa led to the team's victory, where she scored 43 runs. | |
| 7. Basu represented India A in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Challenger Trophy and also played for India A in the Quadrangular Women’s U19 T20 Series in 2022. | |
| 8. She was part of the India U19 Women’s squad for matches against New Zealand and South Africa in 2022. | |
| 9. In 2023, Basu was selected for India’s squad in the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup and played a crucial role in the team's victory against England in the final. | |
| 10. She grew up playing gully cricket with boys in Vivekanandapally in the Balitikuri area of Howrah. |