The cricket world witnessed a great performance on 24 December Harleen Deol She scored her maiden One Day International (ODI) century during the second ODI against West Indies At Kutambi Stadium in Vadodara. This achievement not only marked an important personal milestone for Deul, but also contributed to the dominant display by the team Indian women's cricket teamWhich paves the way for a possible victory for the series.
Smriti Mandanna and Pratika Rawal's brilliant debut in the roles
India's innings started with a flourish thanks to the openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawalwhich laid a solid foundation. Mandhana's aggressive batting saw her score 53 runs off just 47 balls before she was run out, ending a productive 100-run partnership with Rawal. The young opener continued to impress, scoring her maiden ODI fifty with a commendable 76 runs off 86 balls. This strong start allowed Harleen to enter the crease in a position of strength, as she was tasked with maintaining the momentum created by her teammates.
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Harleen Deol hits her maiden century
Harleen came in third, showcasing her exceptional batting skills. With poise and precision, she navigated through the West Indies bowling attack, displaying an array of elegant strokes. Her innings was characterized by aggressive shot selection, especially against loose deliveries, which allowed her to find gaps effortlessly. Harleen reached her half-century in 62 balls and raced towards her century, eventually scoring 115 runs off 103 balls, including a brilliant 16 boundaries. She has completed her century within limits Shamelia Connell At 47, cementing her position as one of India's key players in the match.
Harleen's strategic partnerships are taking India to a tremendous level
Harleen's roles weren't just about individual brilliance. It was also about building important partnerships. After Mandhana's dismissal, she formed a vital 62-run partnership with Rawal. After that I teamed up with the captain Harmanpreet Kaur To add another 43 runs before Kaur fell cheaply for 22 runs. Throughout these partnerships, Harleen remained calm, ensuring that India kept up the scoreboard and maintained their aggressive approach.
Harleen's standout performance was pivotal in propelling India to an impressive total of 358 runs for five wickets – equaling their highest ever total in women's ODIs. This result was reinforced by Jemima RodriguezโAn explosive knock of 52 runs off just 36 balls, contributing to a brilliant 116-run partnership for the fourth wicket between her and Harleen. With four of their top five batsmen scoring fifties, India showed their batting depth and resilience against the West Indies bowling attack.
Here's how fans reacted:
Harleen Deol celebrating after completing his first international hundred ๐ค pic.twitter.com/qDHrs2ALKN
โJones. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 24, 2024
One of the greatest comebacks in the history of cricket ๐ซก
Harleen Deol's maiden international hundred. ๐ฅ๐ pic.twitter.com/iqh9MQqLqY
– Dhruv Thakur ๐ฎ๐ณ (@Dhruv_rajawat11) December 24, 2024
๐จ Harleen Deol's first Audi hundred ๐จ pic.twitter.com/B96v2OOsA5
– Ashutosh Goswami (@imAashutoshh) December 24, 2024
Genius prayer
Harleen Deol smashes a century of 102 (98)* against West Indies!
As a proud fan, I was eagerly awaiting this moment, her magnificent century after a tough injury. Harleen, you made this comeback truly unforgettable!
I love you so much queen @imharleenDeol ๐ pic.twitter.com/VKp3JlVAU2
โ Rishi Ajnoti (@RishiAjnoti) December 24, 2024
Congratulations Harleen Deol ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ pic.twitter.com/4a0ZAhwUfp
– Voice of the Heart (@VishnuMahi72610) December 24, 2024
Harleen Deol scored a century against WE. She is the first Indian woman from Centuria in the last 3-4 years other than Smriti Mandanna and Harmanpreet Kaur.#INDvWIpic.twitter.com/fmfZh3Qghp
โ Ganpat Tele (@gateposts_) December 24, 2024
Great batting performance from Harleen Deol ๐๐#cricket #INDvWI #Harleen Deol #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/OdzLZmaqeW
โ CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 24, 2024
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Harleen Deol gives herself the hundred she deserves ๐@imharleenDeol pic.twitter.com/wWmHiTnCt4
– Pramod Chik Barak (@pra_amod) December 24, 2024
Harleen Deol became the 12th batsman to smash a century for India in a women's ODI.#harleendeol #INDvWI #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/EGZxtez2wR
– Sudarshan Sreedharan (@sudharshansrid1) December 24, 2024
Harleen Deol came into bat at number three for India today and then played a sensational knock, scoring a hundred off just 98 balls against West Indies in the second ODI. ๐
Harleen celebrates after completing his first international hundred. ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ณ๐#Harleen Deol #INDvWI #INDWvWIW pic.twitter.com/O4uEL5ngNq
– Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) December 24, 2024
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