Harmanpreet Kaur Exits Field Amid 1st WODI Against Australia
Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, sustained a knee injury during the first Women’s One Day International (WODI) against Australia. The incident occurred at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field on February 24, 2026.
Injury Details
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reported that Kaur injured her left knee while batting. Following the incident, she was monitored by the BCCI medical team and did not return for the second innings.
Vice-Captain Takes Charge
In Kaur’s absence, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana stepped up to lead the team. Despite the injury, Kaur managed to score a half-century, contributing significantly to India’s total of 214 runs. She received on-field treatment before continuing her innings.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 50 runs
- Smriti Mandhana: 58 runs
- Kashvee Gautam: 53 runs
Match Highlights
Australia’s response was led by captain Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, both of whom scored fifties, guiding their team to victory.
- Alyssa Healy: 50 runs off 70 balls
- Beth Mooney: 76 runs not out off 79 balls
- Phoebe Litchfield: 32 runs
- Annabel Sutherland: 48 runs not out
Despite a commendable effort by India’s bowlers, Australia won the match comfortably with more than 11 overs remaining.
