Chandigarh, Oct. 19 -- Niki Prasad has made an emphatic statement at the start of her India career, showcasing her batting, off-spin bowling and exceptional fielding skills in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.

The 20-year-old Karnataka allrounder has looked assured in her first two appearances, offering a glimpse of the versatility that could make her an important player for India in going forward. Having impressed with an unbeaten 39 off 35 balls on debut, Niki came up with a fine spell of bowling in the second T20I, taking 2/7 in two overs as India won by nine wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

The achievement of India's 2025 U-19 World Cup-winning captain is striking. Niki became only the third player to take a w...