India Ladies skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took centre stage within the third One-Day Worldwide in opposition to England Ladies, racking up her seventh century within the format on Tuesday, July 22 on the Riverside Floor in Chester-le-Road. Together with her sensational outing with, because the Indians batted first, Harmanpreet equalled the legendary Mithali Raj’s document of second-most centuries for India Ladies in ODI historical past. She now stands joint-second on the record as ace batter Smriti Mandhana sits on the prime with 11 centuries.
Harmanpreet, additionally referred to as Harry by teammates, batted with an excellent strike-rate of 121.42 throughout her 84-ball keep on the crease, smashing an astonishing 102 runs. Her knock was the orchestrator behind the visiting facet posting a dominating complete of 318-5 on the finish of fifty overs within the collection decider. She began cautiously, however didn’t miss out on any lose deliveries, compiling 14 boundaries in her knock that introduced her neck-to-neck along with her former captain and teammate.
Jemimah shares expertise of batting alongside her captain
She had an in a position companion in Jemimah Rodrigues alongside because the duo added 110 runs for the fourth wicket. Jemimah too scored a dominant half-century and gave the right help to her captain. The Mumbai-born, who made 50 in her fiftieth ODI, got here for a chat through the innings break and was delighted to have the ability to contribute in an excellent partnership, which was full of calculative strategy.
“Did not comprehend it was my fiftieth sport however it feels particular. Something for the nation. Simply glad to contribute a partnership [with Harmanpreet]. We determined, as much as the fortieth [over], we go 5-6 runs and over, then something in our space we go for it,” she stated.
4000 ODI runs for Harmanpreet
The attacking batter additionally breached previous the 4000-run mark within the 50-over internationals, which got here in her 129th innings. The Punjab-born additionally has 19 half-centuries within the format, making her probably the most dependable middle-order batters for the Ladies in Blue over time. Her knock of 102 was additionally the third century for the senior professional in opposition to England Ladies — the one opposition in opposition to whom she has a number of a whole bunch.
Most centuries for India Ladies in ODIs
SR. NO. | PLAYER NAME | NO. OF CENTURIES |
1 | Smriti Mandhana | 11 |
2 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 7 |
3 | Mithali Raj | 7 |
4 | Punam Raut | 3 |
5 | Thirush Kamini | 2 |
Information as of July 22, 2025
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