Niki Prasad is a right-handed batter who captained India’s U-19 women’s teams to victory in the 2024 Asia Cup and the 2025 ICC U-19 T20 World Cup.
Niki Prasad, a right-hand batter, rose to fame after leading India’s U-19 women’s team to triumph in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, followed by victory in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025. As of 2026, the Indian cricketer hails from Bengaluru, Karnataka, where she was born on October 25, 2005. She represents Karnataka in domestic women’s cricket. Niki’s passion for cricket began in childhood, starting at age six by playing with a tennis ball alongside her cousin. She later switched to a leather ball and enrolled at Just Cricket Academy for formal training. Major cricketing sources have not shared details about her religion or caste, though Niki Prasad is known to follow Hinduism. Her parents, who come from a supportive family in Bengaluru, nurtured her love for cricket. Initially inspired by her brother and cousin, she began playing tennis-ball cricket before transitioning to structured training. Her father, Siribhagwan Prasad, backed her early interest in cricket, assisting her in accessing organized training programs. Niki’s mother played a crucial role in her sporting journey, attending early training sessions and matches, providing encouragement that significantly contributed to her success. The young batter drew inspiration from her elder brother, whose enthusiasm for cricket motivated her to start playing tennis-ball cricket in her neighborhood as a child. Niki Prasad has not publicly mentioned any siblings besides her brother, and details about a sister remain unverified. She does not maintain an X (formerly Twitter) account and is inactive on the platform. Additional social media details, if available, will be shared upon confirmation. Niki Prasad cannot be contacted via Facebook, as she maintains strict privacy regarding her personal life. During Under-19 and domestic matches, she wears jersey number 19 on her uniform. The 20-year-old U-19 T20 World Cup champion remains unmarried and has no known public relationships. There is no confirmed information about her romantic life, and she keeps details about her personal affairs private. At just 20 years old, Niki has rapidly established herself as one of India’s most promising young cricketers. She captained the India U-19 women’s team to consecutive victories in the 2024 Asia Cup and the 2025 ICC U-19 T20 World Cup, showcasing strong leadership skills. The Indian player led her team to victory in both the 2024 U-19 Women’s Asia Cup and the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. In the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL), she earned Player of the Match honors, and at the WPL auction in 2026, she was retained by the Delhi Capitals Women for ₹50 lakh. Niki Prasad bats right-handed and competes for Delhi Capitals Women in the WPL. Born on October 25, 2005, Niki Prasad is currently 20 years old. Niki Prasad stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. No verified information exists regarding her romantic relationships. As of 2026, Niki Prasad’s net worth remains undisclosed by public sources. She sports jersey number 19 during professional cricket matches. Key milestones in her career include leading India to victory in the U-19 Women’s Asia Cup in 2024 and the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025. All images are used for editorial purposes only and are licensed exclusively through Getty/Source.