Twitter reaction: Harmanpreet Kaur, bowlers power India to stunning win over Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

In game 12 of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (October 9), India delivered a powerful performance to secure a crucial 82-run victory Sri Lanka. After setting an impressive target of 173 runs, the Indian bowlers dismantled the Sri Lankan batting line-up, restricting them to just 90 runs in 19.5 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur’a powerful knock of 52 runs off 27 balls was the highlight of India’s innings, earning him the man of the match award.

Beating the genius of Harmanpreet Kaur

Opting to bat first, India made a strong start, led by the openers Shafali Verma again Smriti Mandhana. The two laid the foundation with a solid partnership of 98 runs. Verma showed aggressiveness, scoring 43 runs in 40 balls, while Mandhana, who played well and smoothly, scored 50 runs in just 38 runs. The Indian middle order continued the momentum, with Harmanpreet coming in and accelerating the scoring with his power hitting, hitting eight boundaries and one six in his quick innings. Jemima Rodrigues he added a crucial 16 runs before being dismissed, but Harmanpreet’s late onslaught took India to 172 for the loss of three wickets.

Sri Lanka is struggling with the stick

Chasing 173 runs, Sri Lanka Women faced immediate setbacks as they lost their first wicket without scoring a run. Renuka Singhwho led the Indian bowling attack, batted early, claiming important wickets of Vishmi Gunaratne again Chamari Athapaththu. The situation worsened in Sri Lanka as Harshitha Samarawickrama they followed suit, leaving them stunned at 6/3. Kavisha Dilhari again Anushka Sanjeewani tried to stabilize the innings, but the pressure of the required run rate took over. Dilhari managed to score 21 runs off 22 balls, while Sanjeewani scored 20 runs off 22 balls. However, the Indian bowlers, especially Renuka, Asha Sobhana again Arundhati Reddyit is kept in strict lines and lengths, preventing any great partnerships from forming.

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Bowling talent from India

The Indian bowlers were relentless, showing their skill and control throughout the innings. Asha came out as the man of the match, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs. His scintillating spells included striking in the middle and setting the tone of the innings. Renuka and Reddy also made important contributions, picking five wickets between them and restricting Sri Lanka to just 90 runs. Sobhana’s spin trio, Shreyanka Patil again Deepti Sharma stifled the opposition, and ensured that Sri Lanka could not build momentum as wickets continued to crumble.

Here’s how fans reacted:

I know there are good batsmen, but Harmanpreet Kaur is India’s first batsman by a distance!
Another great innings tonight!
👏👏👏#INDvSL #ICCWWC

– Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 9, 2024

– That swing of the bat by Harmanpreet Kaur is absolute love and looks so good when she connects the ball beautifully

– 16-year-old Jemimah (10) was excellent when she came on and continued the momentum 🇮🇳 they had with their two openers

All by clicking 🇮🇳 at the right time.

— Jeet V. (Women’s Cricket) (@Jeetv27WC) October 9, 2024

Others knocked on Harmanpreet. India needed that. Verma and Mandhana are in different gears as well. #IndvSL #T20WorldCup 🏏 pic.twitter.com/LFTBzZUUtc

— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) October 9, 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur, always roaring! 🦁

An impressive 50 to end India’s innings on a high! 🔝#PlayBold #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/bf6Xp9BVhy

– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 9, 2024

Harmanpreet is firing at the right time for India #INDvsSL

– Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) October 9, 2024

Have a strong feeling that this could be Harmanpreet Kaur’s last T20 World Cup and she has been India’s best batsman in the format so far.

Playing like a blind man today after moving up to number 3, takes India to the highest points#T20WorldCup

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 9, 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur played the captain’s ball to make this sleepy team come out of slumber.
This knock could be the turning point of the tournament in India

– Saurabh Desai (@sau_desai) October 9, 2024

H Kaur is expected to come well and she has. The surface can be good but you still need to hit to get even score. He played the captain.

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 9, 2024

If criticism can encourage Harmanpreet to act like this, then maybe it’s a good thing. India need him to be in this mode if they are to progress to the semis #SLvIND #INDvSL

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) October 9, 2024

171 not out and taking the team to 172 when the team needed it most, Harmanpreet Kaur loves those 170s! #T20WorldCup @Xpress_Sports

— Kalyani Mangale (@MangaleKalyani) October 9, 2024

Very good from Reddy with bat and ball. A good night on the field and in the team.

– Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 9, 2024

India beat Sri Lanka in a crucial match of Women’s World Cup T20 2024#INDvsSL #women’s cricket #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter #Women’s cricket pic.twitter.com/yIPFOAhqg7

– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 9, 2024

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