Harmanpreet Kaur’s scorching ‘hundred’ aided the nation hit Australia by a major difference of 36 runs and get hold of the ICC Women’s World Cup finale, which will be played in opposition to hosts England at popular stadium Lord’s on July 23.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s great attempt was praised by well known personalities like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and other top global cricket super stars
Incredible batting by @ImHarmanpreet! Come on India- Let's go out and win the second half of the game as well. #AUSvIND #WWC17#WomenInBlue
All-rounder personality Harmanpreet Kaur hit a marvelous, victorious 171 as the country stunned champions Australia by 36 runs to make entry into the ICC Women’s World Cup final episode on July 20.
What an innings by @ImHarmanpreet and a brilliant effort by the bowlers also so far.. #INDvAUS @BCCIWomen#ICCWomensWorldCup2017
Harmanpreet hit 20 fours and 7 excellent sixes in a windstorm innings of 115 deliveries with the aim to aid India triumph over a dawdling beginning and accumulate 281/4 in just 42 overs, after the game in Derby got reduced accompanying profound rain during the morning time.
That's brutal power by @ImHarmanpreet! Hope it turns out to be a match winning knock. Some serious hitting there. #WWC17@BCCIWomen
Indian fast bowlers including Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey then guided the forceful showcasing on the turf before the winners were 245 all out in 40.1 overs, annulling a gigantic defeat thanks to a finishing 90 by Alex Blackwell.
Harmanpreet attained her 100s from 90 balls, appending 71 hits from her succeeding 25 deliveries.
Frenzy at Bhullar house
The mobile phone was continuously ringing at the Bhullar house in the Punjab’s city, Moga since the cricket sensation commenced hitting the Australian bowlers at Derby.
Her dad Harmander Singh Bhullar told, “The real celebrations will only start when India wins the match and storms into the final.”
But Harmander Singh Bhullar could not conceal his emotions on his daughter’s stunning knock.
Take a bow @ImHarmanpreet , best innings I've ever seen!! #WWC17
“I am so proud of Harman. She has made not only us but the whole nation proud by doing well in the crucial match. She was really frustrated on missing out in the previous matches due to the finger injury she suffered against the West Indies. She will be relieved today. Waheguru jee has blessed my daughter today and hope to see India making it to the final and at Lords,” he added.
Harman was praised by all and tweets started coming from all sides and here are a few of the popular tweets –
Obviously I wish I was out there playing today, but what an incredible innings by @ImHarmanpreet to at least watch from the stands #WWC17
An elated Sachin tweeted, “Brilliant finish by the #WomenInBlue! The pic says it all! Here we come Lord’s! My best wishes for the final against England #AUSvIND #WWC17.”
“What an innings by @ImHarmanpreet and a brilliant effort by the bowlers also so far.. #INDvAUS @BCCIWomen #ICCWomensWorldCup2017,” Virat added.
Right! it's been a Harmanpreet Kaur show today @cricketworldcup. What a knock champ.Outstanding 171* of 115 balls @BCCIWomen@ImHarmanpreet
Anjum Chopra messaged, “Right! it’s been a Harmanpreet Kaur show today @cricketworldcup. What a knock champ.Outstanding 171* of 115 balls @BCCIWomen @ImHarmanpreet.”
Harbhajan Turbanator tweeted, “Raging performance by @ImHarmanpreet way to go.. #Girlpower 👊#IndvsAus #WWC17.”
What a outstanding 100 @ImHarmanpreetAmazing display of talent,power & clean hitting
Take a bow Harmanpreet
@BCCIWomen #WWC17
One special knock this from @ImHarmanpreet , big match player. #AUSvsIND
