Harmanpreet Kaur Shines with Record-Breaking Century Against England
Harmanpreet Kaur's Stellar Performance
In a stunning display in England, Harmanpreet Kaur showcased her batting prowess, completing her century in just 82 balls. She struck 14 boundaries, with 12 of them coming from deliveries outside the off-stump. You might be wondering who this remarkable player is; she is commonly referred to as DSP, a title that has gained popularity in Indian cricket circles, particularly associated with Siraj.
However, the DSP we are discussing is not from the Telangana police but serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab. Harmanpreet's explosive century in the decisive match of the series against England not only marked a significant personal achievement but also ended a long wait of 266 days without a fifty-plus score.
Team India Triumphs Thanks to Harmanpreet's Century
Harmanpreet Kaur's remarkable century led India to victory in the final ODI of the three-match series against England. Her explosive innings helped the team set a formidable target of 318 runs, forcing the English side to concede defeat. You may wonder how she managed to score her century in just 82 balls when she took 28 balls to transition from fifty to a hundred.
Indeed, she completed her seventh ODI century and third against England in 82 balls. However, it was during this innings that she accelerated from her half-century, which she reached in 54 balls, to her century in just 28 additional deliveries.
Ending a Long Wait
With her century in the final match against England, Harmanpreet Kaur put an end to a frustrating 266-day stretch without a fifty-plus score in ODIs. Fans and cricket analysts had begun speculating about her potential exclusion from the team or even retirement due to this prolonged drought. Yet, with this single innings, she has effectively silenced her critics.
Additionally, Harmanpreet set a historic record by becoming the first foreign player to score three centuries in ODIs played in England. Her first century on English soil was an unbeaten 171 against Australia, followed by another unbeaten 143 against England, and now her latest achievement of 102 runs.