Harmanpreet Kaur’s magnificent 126 off 121 balls powers India to 328/6 and a 2-0 ODI series lead against Zimbabwe.

India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a sensational batting performance, smashing a brilliant century to guide India to a commanding 121-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara.

Harmanpreet scored 126 runs off just 121 deliveries, hitting 15 boundaries in a remarkable innings that helped India post an imposing total of 328/6 in 50 overs. Her outstanding knock earned her the Player of the Match award.

Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal Rescue India After Early Collapse

India endured a disastrous start after losing two wickets for just 19 runs. However, Harmanpreet joined Pratika Rawal to stabilise the innings and launch a crucial recovery.

Pratika played an impressive knock of 61 runs, while her partnership with Harmanpreet added 124 runs for the third wicket, putting India back on track.

Harmanpreet continued her aggressive approach before combining with Deepti Sharma for another significant partnership. Deepti remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls, helping India finish with a formidable total of 328/6.

Harmanpreet Creates History in Women’s ODI Cricket

The century was Harmanpreet Kaur’s eighth in women’s One-Day Internationals (ODIs). With this achievement, she moved to second place among Indian women batters with the most ODI centuries, moving ahead of Mithali Raj’s tally of seven centuries.

Smriti Mandhana continues to lead the list with 14 ODI hundreds.

Harmanpreet’s performance further underlined her importance to India’s batting line-up, particularly in pressure situations.

India Take Unassailable Control of the Series

India’s total proved too much for Zimbabwe, as the hosts secured a comprehensive 121-run victory to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

The win strengthened India’s position in the series, with Harmanpreet’s match-winning century emerging as the biggest highlight of the contest.

With the series victory now within reach, India will look to maintain their momentum in the final ODI.