Harmanpreet Kaur, a force in T20 cricket, is known for her powerful batting and ability to single-handedly win matches. Since her debut in 2009, she has delivered countless unforgettable innings, leaving fans in awe. The following article dives into her top 5 T20 knocks. These performances highlight Harmanpreet’s exceptional talent and the undeniable impact she’s had on the game.
Here’s the list of 5 T20i knocks of Harmanpreet kaur
1. 103(51) vs New Zealand, 9th Nov 2018
In a big match at the 2018 ICC Women’s World T20, Harmanpreet Kaur led India to a strong 34-run win against New Zealand. India batted first and Harmanpreet played amazingly, scoring 103 runs from just 51 balls with 7 boundaries and 8 sixes. This helped India reach a good score of 194/5.
New Zealand started well in their chase with Suzie Bates making 67 runs, but they struggled to build partnerships against India’s tough target. Harmanpreet also made a big impact with her fielding, taking two important catches to dismiss New Zealand’s dangerous batters Sophie Divine and Katey Martin. This slowed down New Zealand’s momentum and made it harder for them to score quickly. India’s bowlers, especially Poonam Yadav who took three wickets for 33 runs, did well to keep New Zealand from reaching their target. Dayalan Hemalatha also took three wickets, helping to limit New Zealand to 160/9.
Harmanpreet’s outstanding performance with both bat and in the field was crucial for India’s victory in this match.
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2. 77(59) vs Bangladesh, 30th April 2014
Harmanpreet Kaur played a key role in India’s win against Bangladesh in the Women’s World T20 on March 30, 2014. She scored 77 runs from 59 balls with 12 boundaries and a six, guiding India to a total of 151/5 in 20 overs. Mithali Raj also contributed 41 runs. Bangladesh struggled in their chase against India’s bowlers. Jhulan Goswami took 3 wickets for 11 runs, Shubhlakshmi Sharma took 3 wickets for 12 runs, and Poonam Yadav added 2 crucial wickets. Bangladesh managed only 72/8, falling short by 79 runs. Harmanpreet’s batting, fielding, and all-around performance were key to India’s big win.
3. 63(38) vs Sri Lanka, 25th Sept 2018
On September 25th, 2018, Harmanpreet Kaur led India to win the 5th T20I against Sri Lanka in Katunayake. India batted first after Sri Lanka chose to field, but they lost early wickets of Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj. Harmanpreet then played a strong innings, scoring 63 runs from 38 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes. Her aggressive batting helped India reach a total of 156 runs in 18.3 overs, supported by Jemimah Rodrigues who made 46 runs.
In response, Sri Lanka struggled against India’s bowling. They lost key players like captain Chamari Athapaththu and Yasoda Mendis early on. Despite efforts from Anushka Sanjeewani and Shashikala Siriwardene, Poonam Yadav led India’s bowling attack, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs in her 4 overs. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav also contributed with 2 wickets each. Sri Lanka could only manage 105 runs in 17.4 overs, falling short of India’s score by 51 runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s outstanding performance with both bat and fielding was crucial in India’s clear victory.
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4. 56(35) vs West Indies, 23rd Jan 2023
On January 23rd, 2023, in East London, Harmanpreet Kaur played a crucial role in helping India win against West Indies. India batted first and scored 167 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Smriti Mandhana played a brilliant innings, scoring 74 runs without getting out. Harmanpreet Kaur also made a significant contribution, scoring 56 runs not out off 35 balls. Together, they added 103 runs without losing a wicket, putting India in a strong position.
West Indies struggled during their chase right from the beginning. Despite good efforts from Shemaine Campbelle who scored 47 runs and Hayley Matthews who made 34 runs, West Indies managed only 111 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav bowled economically for India, with Deepti taking 2 wickets for 29 runs and Radha conceding only 10 runs in her 4 overs, also dismissing Shemaine Campbelle.
Smriti Mandhana was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, but Harmanpreet Kaur’s innings and her partnership with Smriti were crucial in setting up India’s convincing victory.
5. 46(31) vs Australia, 26th Jan 2016
India played a cricket match against Australia in Adelaide on January 26th, 2016. They chose to field first and limited Australia to 140 runs. Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy scored 36 and 41 not out respectively for Australia, while Poonam Yadav took two wickets for India.
In reply, India chased the target of 140 runs quickly. Harmanpreet Kaur’s 46 runs off 31 balls helped India keep up with the required run rate. Smriti Mandhana (29) and Veda Krishnamurthy (35) also contributed. Despite losing wickets regularly, India managed to win the match by 5 wickets in 18.4 overs, with Harmanpreet Kaur earning the Player of the Match award for her crucial innings. Her performance set a positive tone for India’s tour of Australia.
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