First day, first show: Harmanpreet Kaur kicks off the biggest night in women’s cricket with a bang
The last time Harmanpreet Kaur played a competitive fixture, she threw her bat in disgust after being run out in the T20 World Cup semifinal. After that narrow loss to Australia, she had to wear sunglasses in public to hide her tears.
It has been just 10 days since that heartbreak, and the wound must have still been fresh for the India captain. But by showcasing her sublime batting skills on one of the most significant nights in the history of women’s cricket, Kaur proved her tenacity, mental strength and ability to bounce back.
The Gujarat Giants bowlers felt the full brunt of Harmanpreet’s anger and frustration, as the Mumbai Indians skipper got the first-ever Women’s Premier League to the perfect start.
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