harmanpreet kaur

January 6, 2025 4:58 PM

Smriti to lead India as Harmanpreet rested from Women’s ODIS against Ireland

India have rested captain Harmanpreet Kaur and fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Ireland, set to begin on January 10 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. In Harmanpreet’s absence, left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana will be India’s captain, while senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma will serve as the vice-captain. Smriti had a productive 2024 with the bat – making 736 runs in 21 T20I innings and amassing 747 runs in 13 ODIs. The three-m...

December 18, 2024 10:33 AM

Matthews’ masterclass helps West Indies level series with dominant win over India

The ongoing T20 series between India Women and West Indies is finely poised as the West Indies levelled the series with a comfortable 9-wicket win. The match saw standout performances from captain Hayley Matthews, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 85, and all-rounder Deandra Dottin, whose impressive bowling figures of 2 for 14 stifled the Indian batters. India, without their regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur due to a niggling injury, was led by Smriti Mandhana. After winning the toss, ...

October 10, 2024 10:30 AM

Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on India’s victory over Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup

Following India's crucial 82-run victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur shared her thoughts on the team's performance. "A lot of things went according to our plan here. I think all the boxes were ticked today. We batted well, bowled well and especially fielded well. We have to play good cricket first of all. Our bowlers are doing well, and they are a good side, but at the same time, it's good to see our bowlers in a good rhythm; they are giving us brea...

October 9, 2024 12:15 PM

India take on Sri Lanka in must win encounter of Women’s T20 World Cup

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the 12th match of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Sri Lanka came out on top when these two rivals met in the final of the Asia Cup in July, and the island nation will be looking for a similar result again here to keep their chances of reaching the knockout stages alive. Losses to Pakistan and Australia at the start of their campaign mean Sri Lanka will need to w...