Everything you need to know about cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur, her age, height, bio, family, Instagram, bowling career stats, salary & net worth
The Indian women’s team is presently hosting a five-match Twenty20 International series against Australia. The five-match Twenty20 International series is now locked at 1-1, with India winning the second T20 on Sunday at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy stadium in Navi Mumbai. Australia batted first and posted a score of 187/1 in 20 overs.
Indian Cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur Biography, Age, Height, Husband, State, Bowling Stats, Instagram, Photo
A victory lap to honour the crowd who were in attendance to support the women in blue
Over 47,000 in attendance for the second T20I who witnessed a thriller here at the DY Patil Stadium ๐ ๐
Keep cheering for Women in Blue ๐ ๐#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/CtzdsyhxZu
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 11, 2022
India, on the other hand, tied the match following the exciting last over. Smriti Mandha, who had earlier scored 79 off 49 balls, set a target of 20 runs in a super over. Renuka Singh Thakur limited the visitors to 16 runs, assisting India to a four-run victory. With that stated, let us know more about Renuka Singh Thakur.
Who is Renuka Singh Thakur?
Full Name: Renuka Singh Thakur
Born: 1 February 1996 (age 26 years)
Birthplace: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Role: Bowler
Martial Status: Unmarried
Parents: Kehar Singh Thakur, Sunita Thakur
Jersey Number: 10
Indian cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur competes for Himachal Pradesh.ย With 23 dismissals, Singh became the 2019โ20 Senior Women’s One-Day League highest wicket-taker. She received her first call-up to represent the Indian women’s cricket team back in August 2021 for the series against Australia. She made her Women’s Twenty20 International debut on October 7, 2021, against Australia.
Renuka Singh Thakur was selected to represent India in the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in January 2022. She made her ODI debut against New Zealand on February 18, 2022. She was picked to represent India in the cricket competition in the Birmingham, England, 2022 Commonwealth Games. She topped the competition in wicket-taking with 11 and contributed to her team winning the silver medal. Renuka Singh Thakur has been the backbone of India’s women’s bowling line since her debut.
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Stats
Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Average |
Senior Womenโs One-Day League and Knockout 2018/19 | 10 | 21 | 11.11 |
Senior Womenโs One-Day Trophy 2020/21 | 5 | 9 | 16.77 |
Renuka Singh Thakur’s Salary & Net Worth
Renuka Singh Thakur earns INR 40 lakh every year. The contract granted by the BCCI determines her salary. Her net worth is expected to be about $70,000 in 2022. (INR 50 Lakh).
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