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Harmanpreet Kaur reaches huge Indian feat at Women's World Cup with magnificent century against West Indies
Harmanpreet Kaur slammed her fourth ODI century, slamming 109 off 107 deliveries against West Indies.
India batter Harmanpreet Kaur produced an excellent performance as she slammed her fourth one-day international century during the Women's World Cup clash against the West Indies on Saturday. Arriving at the crease when India were reeling at 78/3 in 13.5 overs, Harmanpreet forged a 154-run stand with opener Smriti Mandhana, who played a scintillating 123-run knock off just 119 deliveries.
With her century against the West Indies, Harmanpreet Kaur now has the most centuries by an Indian at the Women's World Cups (3). The stylish batter slammed her first century in the tournament in 2013 against England when she remained unbeaten on 107.
Her second ton is widely regarded as one of the most dominating knocks in the history of the tournament, as she slammed an unbeaten 171 off just 115 deliveries in the semi-final of the 2017 World Cup, helping India to a 36-run victory against Australia. Harmanpreet went past Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj (both with two centuries) to reach the feat.
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In the knock against the West Indies on Saturday, Harmanpreet smashed 10 fours and two sixes for his 109 off 107 deliveries. She was dismissed in the 49th over of the innings while going for a scoop shot against Aaliyah Alleyne.
Earlier, Mithali had won the toss and opted to bat against the Windies in Hamilton. The side made a fast-paced start with Yastika Bhatia – who had replaced Shafali Verma in the previous game – scoring 31 off 21. However, Mithali (5) and Deepti Sharma (15) fell cheaply as India stared at another disappointing middle-order collapse.
However, Harmanpreet and Mandhana saved the day for the Indian team with excellent centuries, as the side ended the innings at 317/8 in 50 overs.
India had made a winning start to their tournament against Pakistan (by 107) runs but faced a 62-run defeat to hosts New Zealand in their second match of the campaign.
