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Womens T20 WC: Harmanpreet Lauds Smriti, Deepti After Big Win Over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur hailed the performances of Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh after her side registered a comprehensive 64run victory over Pakistan in their Womens T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. India had posted 170/6, as Smriti top-scored with 68, before Deepti Sharmas 510 and N Sree Charanis 321 bowled out Pakistan for 106 in 17 overs. With this, India pocketed two points and a healthy net run rate of 3.20 from the statement win over Pakistan. Whenever we need, theyre always there to push the team. So, really happy the way they both played today, said Harmanpreet at the conclusion of the game. Reflecting on conditions at Edgbaston, Harmanpreet said, Well, I think it was a decent pitch, but I think initially we unnecessarily put pressure on us. But after that, when Smriti and I were batting, we tried to control the game and then we got what we wanted. Asked about Richa Ghoshs blistering 34 off just 17 balls, Harmanpreet said, If its in my hand, I would love to send her (to bat) on the first ball. But I think she has some role to play (lower down the order) and shes doing really well and really happy with the way she played today. On Indias fielding, Harmanpreet said she was fine with the effort, though there were a few missteps. Cricket is a game of, if you catch every ball, if you take all the catches, you always win matches. And I think thats what happened while fielding. We wanted to give ourselves to every ball and I was really happy with the way we fielded and overall game. Asked about Richa Ghoshs blistering 34 off just 17 balls, Harmanpreet said, If its in my hand, I would love to send her (to bat) on the first ball. But I think she has some role to play (lower down the order) and shes doing really well and really happy with the way she played today. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked about her fitness after hobbling late in the game, Harmanpreet reassured all is fine. Im fine. Thank you very much. Definitely very happy and firstly, I want to thank all Indian fans. Theyve been amazing. Theyve been there for us. So, we really, really want to thank them. Article Source: IANS

14 Jun 2026 11:10 pm