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Harmanpreet Kaur surpasses Mithali Raj, becomes India's second-highest ODI centurion
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What Happened?
Harmanpreet Kaur scored 126 runs against Zimbabwe, surpassing Mithali Raj to become India's second-highest century-maker in women's ODIs. Her innings helped India set a target of 329 runs.
Key points
- Harmanpreet scored 126 runs off 121 balls.
- Deepti Sharma contributed with an unbeaten 106 runs.
- India set a total of 328/6 after batting first.
- Harmanpreet's eighth ODI century places her second on India's all-time list.
- India and Zimbabwe are meeting in a bilateral women's ODI series for the first time.
Key insights
- Harmanpreet's performance may inspire younger players in women's cricket.
- The match reflects the increasing competitiveness of women's cricket internationally.
- India's strong batting lineup could lead to more victories in future matches.
Why it matters
Harmanpreet's achievement highlights the growing prominence of women's cricket in India.
Entities
Harmanpreet Kaur· PersonMithali Raj· PersonIndia· CountryZimbabwe· Country
Source
Times of India
