| 1. Jasia Akhtar is the first woman cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected by Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2023. |
| 2. She developed a love for cricket since childhood and played with her cousins. |
| 3. Jasia Akhtar's first experience with a bat was at the age of eight while playing with her cousins. |
| 4. As a teenager, she would skip classes to play matches, despite her father's disapproval. |
| 5. Trained by Murtuza Bashir in school, she participated in various National Level events in sports like Cricket, Softball, and Kabaddi. |
| 6. In 2005, Jasia won a gold medal in the U-19 girls cricket tournament, a first for Jammu and Kashmir. |
| 7. To practice at the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association facility, Jasia saved money from her pocket and took up extra work. |
| 8. Despite opposition from neighbors, Jasia pursued cricket with full support from her family. |
| 9. Jasia was selected for All India North Zone and Punjab teams in 2012 and 2013 respectively. |
| 10. She took inspiration from players like Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur and worked hard to achieve her goals. |
| 11. After excelling in local matches, Jasia was selected for Punjab's state cricket team. |
| 12. In Bangladesh, Jasia played for Rupali Bank and was the tournament's highest scorer. |
| 13. In 2019, she shone in the Women's IPL and the Women's Challenger Trophy One-Day Tournament. |
| 14. Jasia became the Rajasthan team captain in 2021 and excelled in the senior Women’s One Day tournament. |
| 15. Jasia Akhtar motivates young cricketers to follow their dreams and work hard. |
| 16. Jasia was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 20 lakh in the WPL 2023, expressing excitement about playing with top players. |
| 17. She recently inspired young women cricketers at a session organized by the Aadishakti Women Foundation. |
| 18. In September 2017, she was called up to the national camp for the India women's national cricket team, becoming the first woman cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected for a national camp. |
| 19. She represented Rupali Bank in the Dhaka Cricket League in 2014, scoring 273 runs in seven matches and finishing second overall. |
| 20. She has played for India's women’s 'A' team. |
