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Harmanpreet Kaur brings out her best once again against Australia

Harmanpreet Kaur brings out her best once again against Australia

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 08:55 PM IST There are batters who pile on runs through a tournament. Then there is Harmanpreet Kaur, who has developed a different reputation over the years – saving her finest for the biggest occasion, especially when the opponent is Australia. It happened again at Lord’s on Sunday. After a T20 World Cup in which she had looked scratchy and shuffled around the batting order, Harmanpreet walked out with India’s semifinal hopes on the line. Australia, once again, stood in the way. And once again, she found another gear. Her 56 off 27 balls was more than just another half-century. It was a reminder that some players are defined not by how they start tournaments, but by how they respond when everything is on the line. This was not new. Less than a year ago, at the ODI World Cup in Navi Mumbai, Harmanpreet produced one of the innings of the tournament against the same opponents. Her 89 off 88 balls in the semifinal anchored India’s chase and helped …

Harmanpreet Kaur steadies ship, but must find way to steam on

Harmanpreet Kaur steadies ship, but must find way to steam on

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India may have won two of their first three matches at the Women’s T20 World Cup and remain in contention for a semi-final berth, but their six-wicket defeat to South Africa at Manchester exposed a concern that has quietly followed them through the tournament – the inability of the middle-order to build on the platform laid by the top-order. At the centre of that conversation is captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Her scores of 36 off 35 balls against Pakistan and 24 off 22 against South Africa look respectable on paper, but a closer look tells a different story. In both matches, India lost early wickets and needed someone experienced to rebuild the innings before launching at the death. Harmanpreet did the rebuilding, but could not manage the acceleration towards the later overs which the innings needed. Against Pakistan, her strike rate was just above 102 despite facing enough deliveries to dictate the innings. She hit four boundaries but also played 13 dot balls, allowing Pakistan’s spinners to build pressure through the middle overs before holing out …

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first cricketer to play 200 T20Is

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first cricketer to play 200 T20Is

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Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a landmark no cricketer has achieved before on Sunday, playing her 200th T20I international match. She achieved the milestone as she walked out for the toss for India’s group match against South Africa in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Coincidentally, the 37-year-old Indian captain had made her debut in the shortest format of the game way back in June 2009 in the same nation. Kaur was presented with a special jersey with her name and ‘200’ written on the back of it by the Indian coach Amol Mazumdar ahead of the match. Harmanpreet Kaur into the history books✨ The Indian captain becomes the first cricketer across genders to play 200 T20 International matches🇮🇳🔥 She achieves the feat as she takes the field for the women in blue in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match against South… pic.twitter.com/KXgTNP7gVc — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) June 21, 2026 “It’s been an amazing journey,” she said during the toss. “I never thought I’ll come this far, but God has been really …

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first India player to feature in 200 T20Is

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first India player to feature in 200 T20Is

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 08:39 PM IST India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday became the first-ever player in men’s or women’s cricket to play 200 T20I matches. Kaur completed the milestone when she played in the T20 World Cup match against South Africa. However, she could only score 24 runs in her milestone match with India reeling at 116/5. India had stuttered to 83 for four with Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia all sent back. Harmanpreet, who made her international debut in March 2009 against Pakistan in the ODI format, played her first T20I in June that year against England at Taunton. She was given a special jersey and a cap with ‘200’ written on them by India head coach Amol Muzumdar and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana during a team huddle before the start of the game. “I think, honestly, it’s been an amazing journey. I never thought I’ll come that far, but I think God has been kind and I’m really thankful to him and to my family, friends, …

FIFA v/s womens cricket world cup: Aahana Kumra feels personally connected to Harmanpreet, Smriti and Jemimah

FIFA v/s womens cricket world cup: Aahana Kumra feels personally connected to Harmanpreet, Smriti and Jemimah

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The FIFA World cup 2026 and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup are on simultaneously, with both hitting the headlines. Which one are celebrities watching? Or are they watching both? HTCity gets them to spill the beans. Harmanpreet Kaur, Aahana Kumra Aahana S Kumra tells us, “ I have been following the women’s cricket team for the past few years. I’ve been personally connected to Harman, Smriti and Jemi. These are incredible women and coincidentally I just hosted a dinner for them at Manchester where they played versus South Africa, that was organised by the Indian embassy and Indian consulate general in Manchester.” She adds, “I’ve not been watching FIFA because Ive been busy travelling but have been keeping a tab on who is winning, given an opportunity I would love to watch one of the matches in the stadium. Hopefully I will be able to fly down for the finals.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information …

Harmanpreet, Fatima skip handshake at toss

Harmanpreet, Fatima skip handshake at toss

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4 min readUpdated: Jun 14, 2026 06:48 PM IST India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. The captains did not shake hands at the toss for the second straight ICC tournament meeting between the arch-rivals, following a similar instance during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo last October. India won the toss and opted to bat first. “We will bat first. I think it’s a very good pitch to bat on, so we just thought let’s bat and set a decent total on the board. (Does winning a World Cup give them confidence?) Well, I think we all are very excited. The last World Cup definitely has given us a lot of confidence, and we just want to carry that confidence to this World Cup. (Have you been pleased with the build-up?) Yes, definitely. We have plugged a lot of areas and now it’s only …

After the 50-over World Cup, can India win T20 World Cup? | Cricket News

After the 50-over World Cup, can India win T20 World Cup? | Cricket News

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The 2026 T20 World Cup in England arrives at a fascinating moment for the women’s game. The likes of Harmanpreet Kaur and Ellyse Perry are preparing for their 10th appearances at the tournament. New Zealand’s title-winning trio of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu are embarking on a farewell campaign. Shabnim Ismail has come out of retirement for one final shot at the trophy that has twice slipped South Africa’s grasp. Yet while the old guard prepares for another run, a new generation is closing in, and whether experience can hold off youth may ultimately define the tournament. Australia remain the benchmark despite entering a period of transition. England have home conditions and a growing belief under Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards. Defending champions New Zealand arrive with the confidence of proven winners, while South Africa and India believe their moment may finally have arrived. The growing parity in the women’s game raises a fascinating question: will the established powers have one final say, or is a changing of the guard finally underway? Sides …

Harmanpreet Singh returns as India names squad for European leg of FIH Pro League

Harmanpreet Singh returns as India names squad for European leg of FIH Pro League

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Harmanpreet Singh has returned to captain the Indian men’s hockey team as Hockey India announced a 24-member squad for the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-26. Harmanpreet had missed the Hobart leg of the tournament earlier this year due to personal reasons and now returns to lead the side for crucial matches against the Netherlands, Germany, England and Pakistan. The Indian team will first travel to Brussels, Belgium, for a preparatory training camp and a friendly match from June 7 to 9 before beginning the Pro League fixtures in Rotterdam. India will face the Netherlands and Germany between June 14 and 21 in the Netherlands before travelling to London for matches against Pakistan and England from June 23 to 28. Experienced core retained ahead of World Cup preparations The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and younger players as India continue preparations for the upcoming World Cup cycle under chief coach Craig Fulton. The defensive unit includes Harmanpreet, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj Singh, while the midfield will be led by …

‘Geared up for T20 WC’ says Harmanpreet as Mann felicitates state’s top sportspersons | Chandigarh News

‘Geared up for T20 WC’ says Harmanpreet as Mann felicitates state’s top sportspersons | Chandigarh News

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3 min readChandigarhUpdated: May 26, 2026 02:42 AM IST As Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann felicitated state’s top-performing sportspersons, he himself got a gift — a signed bat from the women’s World Cup winning captain and her two teammates. At the state awards function in Chandigarh on Sunday, women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur, presented the bat to Mann. Mann gave away cash awards amounting to a total of Rs 27.70 crore, including the Maharaja Ranjt Singh awards to 87 players. A cash award of Rs 1.5 crore each was also awarded to Harmanpreet, Harleen and Amanjot. In November last year, the Indian team won their maiden ODI World Cup after defeating South Africa in the final at Mumbai. Speaking at the event, Harmanpreet shared how the Punjab government supporting players like herself and others motivates the players. “As a player, one gets motivated by such rewards as well the recognition from the government. To win the World Cup for India has been one of the highest points …

Who would Harmanpreet, Suryakumar and Shubman Gill trust to bowl and bat in the last over? | Cricket News

Who would Harmanpreet, Suryakumar and Shubman Gill trust to bowl and bat in the last over? | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 16, 2026 03:00 PM IST The BCCI awards night on Sunday also offered insights into which bowler or batter do the winning captains of India’s various cricket teams trust. Trust enough, to hand them the ball in the last over defending a score, or send them in to bat hypothetically, in pursuit of a target. For Suryakumar Yadav, who famously handed the ball to Shivam Dube albeit well after New Zealand were blown away, the freshly minted T20 skipper chose his franchise mate, and perhaps the world’s best bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. “Taking no credit away from Arshdeep,” he would diligently add. Arshdeep had bowled tight at the death through this WC cycle, but Bumrah is unparalleled. For a batsman? “I’d go with Hardik,” he said picking his IPL captain, as finisher with the bat. Hardik would later tell Harsha Bhogle that the bunch of stars all clumped at Mumbai Indians, him, Surya, Rohit, Bumrah, had been playing for a long time so he was assured of their love and trust. Hardik also …