Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/08/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab |
Latest News about Kanika Ahuja
01/01/2026
Kanika Ahuja joined Gujarat Giants for the 2026 Women's Premier League season after playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2023 to 2025. The move marks a new chapter in her WPL career as she continues to develop as an all-rounder for the Indian women's cricket team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Kanika S Ahuja |
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| Nickname(s) | Kannu, Tommy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Sri Aurobindo International School, Patiala, Punjab |
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| College/University | Hindu College Amritsar, Dhab Khatikan, Amritsar, Punjab |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Surinder Kumar |
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| Mother | Komal Ahuja |
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Kamal Sandhu |
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| Batting Style | Left hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak |
| Jersey Number | #17 (WPL) |
| Domestic/State Team | Punjab U-16 | Punjab U-19 | India U-19 | India D | North Zone | Punjab Women | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Gujarat Giants |
| International Debut | September 2023 |
| Playing Role | All Rounder |
| Notable Skill | Big-hitting skills and ability to play 360-degree shots around the ground |
Favourites
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| Team (IPL) | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kanika7557/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kanika began cricket training at the Cricket Hub academy in Patiala, Punjab. | |
| 2. Before pursuing a career in cricket, she excelled as a national-level skater. | |
| 3. At fifteen years old, she had to pause her cricket journey due to an injury. | |
| 4. She was selected for the state team without attending any practice sessions or matches. | |
| 5. Kanika was chosen to play for the Punjab women’s cricket team in the 2020-2021 BCCI Women’s Senior One-Day Trophy. | |
| 6. During the Women's Senior One-Day Trophy, she achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul. | |
| 7. She represented the India Women’s D team in the 2021-2022 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. | |
| 8. She played for the North Zone Women’s team in the 2022-2023 Women’s Senior Inter Zonal T20. | |
| 9. Kanika was part of the India Women’s D team that triumphed in the 2022-2023 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. | |
| 10. In 2023, she debuted in the Women's Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore. | |
| 11. She earned the title of Safari Powerful Striker of the Match in a Women's Premier League game. | |
| 12. Kanika was inspired by Shafali Verma's inclusion in the Indian women’s cricket team. | |
| 13. She made her T20I debut for India Women in September 2023. |