Harleen Deol Shines With First ODI Century vs WI-W
On Tuesday, Harleen Deol lit up the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara. She scored a thrilling maiden international century against the West Indies Women. The talented batter hit the milestone in just 98 balls. Her brilliant performance thrilled fans. It cemented her status as one of India’s most promising players.
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Harleen Deol brings up a deserved hundred for herself 🙌
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Harleen Deol Smashes 1st ODI Hundred in Style
Harleen reached her century off the first ball of the 47th over. She expertly pulled a slower leg cutter from Shamilia Connell. It went into the gap between fine leg and deep square leg. The crowd erupted in applause. She removed her helmet, raised her bat, and celebrated. Jemimah Rodrigues, her batting partner, ran over to congratulate her. It was a match highlight, full of emotion.
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India Women Dominate With Strong Partnerships
After Smriti Mandhana‘s 17th-over dismissal, India was 110/1. Harleen Deol then took charge of the innings. She proved she could anchor and accelerate. She built crucial partnerships along the way.
- A 62-run stand with Pratika Rawal steadied the innings after Mandhana’s departure.
- 43-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur: Harleen maintained the momentum alongside the skipper.
Her innings of 115 off 103 balls included 16 boundaries. It showed a mix of elegant strokes and aggressive intent. She was eventually dismissed in the 48th over, but by then, India was in a commanding position.
India Eyes Massive Total
At the time of Harleen’s dismissal, India Women were cruising at 339/4 after 48 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues was batting on a quickfire 50 off 34 balls. Richa Ghosh was with her. They wanted to build on Harleen’s stunning innings.
A Career-Defining Knock
Harleen Deol’s century is a testament to her growing stature in Indian women’s cricket. When her team needed her most, she rose to the occasion. She showed maturity, skill, and the ability to perform under pressure. Her knock has set the stage for what could be a massive victory for India Women.
This innings shows Harleen’s talent. It marks her as a top star in Indian cricket.
Key Match Stats
- Harleen Deol: 115 (103 balls, 16 boundaries)
- India Women’s Score at 48 overs: 339/4
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 50* (34 balls)
- Top Partnerships: 62-run stand with Pratika Rawal, 43-run stand with Harmanpreet Kaur
