| Kanika began cricket training at the Cricket Hub academy in Patiala, Punjab. |
| Before pursuing a career in cricket, she excelled as a national-level skater. |
| At fifteen years old, she had to pause her cricket journey due to an injury. |
| She was selected for the state team without attending any practice sessions or matches. |
| Kanika was chosen to play for the Punjab women’s cricket team in the 2020-2021 BCCI Women’s Senior One-Day Trophy. |
| During the Women's Senior One-Day Trophy, she achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul. |
| She represented the India Women’s D team in the 2021-2022 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. |
| She played for the North Zone Women’s team in the 2022-2023 Women’s Senior Inter Zonal T20. |
| Kanika was part of the India Women’s D team that triumphed in the 2022-2023 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. |
| In 2023, she debuted in the Women's Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore. |
| She earned the title of Safari Powerful Striker of the Match in a Women's Premier League game. |
| Kanika was inspired by Shafali Verma's inclusion in the Indian women’s cricket team. |
