Harmanpreet Kaur Hits Sixth WODI Fifty Against Australia: Key Stats
In the recent Women’s ODI series against Australia, Harmanpreet Kaur showcased her batting prowess despite her team’s challenges. The match took place at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field, where India finished their innings at 214 runs in 48.3 overs.
India’s Struggles and Kaur’s Performance
Team India faced significant pressure early on, losing three wickets for just 52 runs. Kaur entered the pitch at number five and formed essential partnerships to stabilize the innings. She collaborated with Smriti Mandhana, who scored 58 runs, and together they added 48 runs to the total.
Following this, Kaur partnered with Richa Ghosh (23 runs) to contribute 37 runs before forming a crucial 57-run partnership with Kashvee Gautam, who scored 43 runs. Kaur’s innings ended when she was the seventh out, finishing with 53 runs off 84 balls, including three boundaries.
Kaur’s Remarkable Achievements
Harmanpreet Kaur’s knock marked her 23rd half-century in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). With seven centuries to her name, she has established herself as a formidable player in the format. Here are some key statistics from her career:
- Total WODI Matches: 162
- Total Runs: 4,462
- Batting Average: 37.18
- Strike Rate: 76.86
- Fifty-plus Scores Against Australia: 7 (including one century)
- Total Runs Against Australia: 891
- Average Against Australia: 38.73
This match also marked Kaur’s first fifty-plus score in a WODI played in Australia, adding another milestone to her impressive career. Despite India’s batting collapse, Kaur’s performance illustrated her ability to lead from the front.
Conclusion
As the series continues, Team India will look to build on Kaur’s resilient performance. With her ability to score crucial runs, she remains a key figure in India’s batting lineup against Australia.
