Harmanpreet Kaur's Record-Breaking Century Powers India to Triumph in England
Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashes records with a historic third Women's ODI century in England and surpasses the 4000 ODI runs milestone. Her brilliant 102 off 84 balls leads India to a commanding total of 318/5, steering the team to victory in the decisive third ODI.
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In a momentous cricketing milestone, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first visiting batter to score three Women's ODI centuries on English soil, achieving this accolade at the Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street. Her innings of 102 runs featured 14 boundaries, steering her personal tally beyond 4000 ODI runs—joining elite company alongside Smriti Mandhana and the legendary Mithali Raj.
Kaur's sensational 102 off just 84 deliveries solidified her reputation, marking the second-fastest ODI century by an Indian woman batter. Her current stats boast 4069 runs in 149 matches, including seven centuries and 19 half-centuries, with an average of 37.67 and a respectable strike rate of 75.92.
The crucial third ODI saw India, opting to bat first after winning the toss, set a formidable 318/5. With the series balanced at 1-1, India seized the opportunity with contributions from opener Smriti Mandhana, and a brisk 38 off 18 from Richa Ghosh. Partnerships were pivotal, with Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues contributing a significant 110-run stand, which underscored India's dominant performance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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