Priyanka Bala is an Indian cricketer who plays primarily as a wicketkeeper-batsman for the Indian Railways women’s team and Bangladesh women’s team. She was purchased by Mumbai Indians on 13 February 2023 for Rs. Rs 20 lakh was auctioned at the Mumbai Women’s Premier League auction.
Wiki/Biography
Priyanka Prankrishna Bala was born on Saturday, September 30, 1995 in Betai, West Bengal (27 years old; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Libra. She is associated with Mohammad Sports Club in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Priyanka Bala and her teammates (Muhammad Sports Club)
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
Little is known about her family.
Priyanka Bala and her mother
Priyanka Bala and her family
cricket
Priyanka Bala represents Bangladesh women’s football team in domestic competitions. She also played for the Indian Railways women’s team. In 2019, Priyanka played for Mohun Bagan AC Women in the Byjus Bengal Women’s T20 Blast. Priyanka Bala was part of the CAB Yellow team that defeated the CAB Blue team by 4 wickets in the semi-finals of the CAB Women’s One-Day Championship 2021 organized by the Cricket Association of Bangladesh. Chasing a target of 187, Priyanka scored 71 not out off 81 balls and ended the match in 43.2 overs. She was named player of the match for her performance.
Priyanka Bala plays for CAB Cricket Yellow
Bangladesh Cricket Association announces Priyanka Bala as player of the match
She also played for the East End women’s team. In 2023, Women’s Super League team Mumbai Indians acquired her services for Rs. 2 million.
Facts/Trivia
- Her friends and family affectionately call her Piku.
- Priyanks’ batting style is right-arm and her bowling style is right-arm medium pace.
- Priyanka is very particular about her fitness and follows a strict workout regimen.
Priyanka Bala in the gym
- She likes to ride bicycles.
Priyanka Bala rides a bike
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education