Priyanka Garkhede

Priyanka Bhivaji Garkhede (born 13 August 1993) is an Indian cricketer who currently plays for Maharashtra. She plays primarily as a right-arm medium bowler. She has previously played for West Zone, as well as being part of the India C squad in the 2021–22 Senior Women's Challenger Trophy. She captained Maharashtra during the 2020–21 season.[1][2][3]

Priyanka Garkhede
Garkhede in 2015
Personal information
Full name
Priyanka Bhivaji Garkhede
Born (1993-08-13) 13 August 1993
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2010/11–presentMaharashtra
2012/13West Zone
2017/18West Zone
Career statistics
Competition WFC WLA WT20
Matches 2 67 64
Runs scored 2 335 271
Batting average 1.00 9.85 10.03
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/1
Top score 2 37 61
Balls bowled 162 2,247 887
Wickets 0 49 25
Bowling average 23.36 27.80
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 4/41 3/1
Catches/stumpings 3/– 14/– 22/–
Source: CricketArchive, 18 November 2021

Early life and background

Garkhede born in Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Her mother tongue is Marathi. She started playing cricket at the age of 4 and was picked for the Maharashtra team at the age of 12. Her brother kishna played a key role in shaping her cricket career since it was difficult for her as a girl to start playing men dominated game and consider cricket as a career.

References

  1. "Priyanka, Smriti shine". The Hindu. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. "Player Profile: Priyanka Garkhede". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. "Squads for Senior Women's Challenger Trophy One Day Match 2021-22 announced". BCCI. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
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