New Delhi: Indian women’s cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur notched up her sixth ODI century in style during the 2nd ODI against South Africa at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, June 19. Harmanpreet went berserk against left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba in the final over to complete her century with a hat-trick of boundaries.
After registering a dominant 143-run win in the series opener in Bengaluru on Sunday, India continued their stellar run as they produced yet another brilliant show with the bat. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, the hosts rode on fabulous centuries from opener Smriti Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet to post a huge total of 325/3 on the board in 50 overs.
While Mandhana top-scored with a brilliant knock of 136 runs off 120 balls, Harmanpreet slammed an unbeaten 103 off 88 balls and completed her century in the last over of India’s innings. The Indian skipper went all guns blazing in the 50th over as she took Mlaba to the cleaners. She slammed 4,6,4 off three balls against the spinner to get to her 6th ODI ton.
Harmanpreet started with a brilliant cut shot for a four on the third ball of the over followed by a six which took her to 98 runs. She completed her hundred with another boundary and celebrated passionately as the Indian dressing room applauded. Harmanpreet managed a single off the final ball of India’s innings to finish with an unbeaten 103 off 88 balls.
Watch Harmanpreet Kaur completes his century with 4,6,4:
CAPTAIN HARMANPREET KAUR COMPLETED HUNDRED WITH 4,6,4 🥶 pic.twitter.com/y26g5HRhDK
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Mandhana, Harmanpreet dominate South Africa
Mandhana and Harmanpreet joined hands to make a mockery of the South Africa bowling attack as they powered the hosts to a big total of 325 runs. India once again lost opener Shafali Verma cheaply on 20 in the 12th over before Mandhana combined with Hemalatha Dayalan (24) to post a 62-run stand for the second wicket.
She then combined with Harmanpreet to share a remarkable stand of 171 runs for the third wicket to set the stage for a huge total for India. India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa cheaply to secure another thumping win and seal the three-match series 2-0.
Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur slammed her sixth ODI ton in the 2nd ODI against South Africa at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
