Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes second Indian women’s player to achieve rare milestone during IND vs BAN 4th T20I – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Harmanpreet Kaur. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has achieved a pretty rare milestone during her team’s clash against Bangladesh in the 4th T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Kaur, who made her India debut in March 2009, has become the second-ever Indian women’s player to feature in 300 International matches. India are taking on Bangladesh in a five-match T20I series as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in October. The Women in Blue have already bagged the series as they have an unassaibale lead of 3-0 going into the fourth game. The game marks Harmanpreet Kaur’s 300th International game as she joins Mithali Raj as the only two Indians to have played over 300 games. Former skipper Mithali was part of 333 matches across formats in her glittering 23-year career. Kaur is overall the fifth player to feature in over 300 matches in women’s cricket. Most matches played in International cricket: 1 – Mithali Raj: 333 matches 2 – Suzie Bates: 317 matches 3 – Ellyse Perry: 314 matches 4 – Charlotte Edwards: 309 matches 5 – Harmanpreet Kaur: 300 matches In the fourth T20I between the two sides, Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first. The Women in Blue made two changes to their Playing XI. Titas Sadhu and Asha Sobhana come in for Shreyanka Patil and Renuka Singh Thakur. Notably, this is WPL star Asha’s International debut. At 33 years and 51 days of age, Asha has become the oldest Indian player to make a debut in women’s T20Is. She has shattered this record earlier held by Seema Pujare, who made her T20I debut at the age of 32 years and 50 days. Bangladesh’s Playing XI: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Rubya Haider, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Ritu Moni, Shorifa Khatun, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Habiba Islam, Marufa Akter India’s Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), S Sajana, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Asha Sobhana, Titas Sadhu, Radha Yadav

India women beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in third T20I, take 3-0 unassailable lead | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India continued their dominance in the women’s T20I series, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead by convincingly defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third match held in Sylhet.Opting to field first, captain Harmanpreet Kaur‘s decision proved astute as India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, limiting Bangladesh to 117/8.In reply, India’s openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma exhibited superb batting, constructing a formidable 91-run partnership in just 12.1 overs.Shafali’s explosive innings of 51 off 38 balls and Mandhana’s solid 47 off 42 balls propelled India towards victory, despite their eventual dismissals. Though Ritu Moni and Nahida Akter secured crucial wickets, India had already inflicted significant damage.Despite Bangladesh’s aggressive start, racing to 44 for no loss in the initial six powerplay overs, India’s bowlers regrouped after the dismissal of Dilara Akter, who blazed away to 39 off 25 balls.Dilara’s batting prowess was evident as she negotiated the Indian bowlers effectively, contributing to Bangladesh’s brisk start at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.Despite trailing 0-2 in the series, Bangladesh displayed determination to salvage the contest, especially after their disappointing performance two days earlier.With the T20 World Cup looming, Bangladesh aimed to solidify their middle-order, an area that had posed challenges. Despite Dilara’s efforts, Bangladesh suffered a setback with the run-out of Murshida Khatun (9) by the combination of Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh.In a significant turn of events, medium pacer Renuka Singh, the standout performer from the series opener, struck a crucial blow against Bangladesh.Her deceptive slower delivery on the leg side caught Dilara’s gloves, deflecting the ball to the wicketkeeper, Ghosh, despite the batter’s attempt to play it aggressively over square leg. This unexpected dismissal dealt a setback to the home team’s momentum as the Indian bowlers sought to establish control.By the 10th over, Bangladesh stood at 66 for two, with captain Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary at the crease. However, a lapse in running between the wickets led to Sobhana’s dismissal for 15 off 20 balls, failing to beat Renuka’s accurate throw to the stumps.The momentum further shifted in India’s favor when Fahima Khatun was adjudged lbw off Shreyanka Patil’s first delivery. The dismissal came as Fahima attempted a sweep but missed the line completely, resulting in a swift end to her innings.(With PTI inputs)