As per Harmanpreet Kaur: Final two innings I played has given me certainty

As per Harmanpreet Kaur: Final two innings I played has given me certainty

February 7, 2018 – The day Harmanpreet Kaur compiled an aggressive fifty against South Africa in an ODI in Kimberley. At that time, very few would have envisaged that it was the start of a barren run in the 50-over format for one of the mainstays of the Indian batting unit.

Incidentally, in the next four years, Harmanpreet accumulated just one fifty-plus score in ODIs. Thankfully from India’s perspective, the experienced cricketer returned to form ahead of the 2022 World Cup with a fifty against New Zealand in the final ODI of the series followed by a ton in the warm-up game against South Africa.

Harmanpreet, for her part, expressed gratitude to those who encouraged her when she was going through a difficult time. “Without a doubt. There were highs and lows, but getting a hundred (in the warm-up) gave me confidence. Even against New Zealand, that innings was significant for me. “It’s critical for me to keep doing that now,” Harmanpreet stated at the press conference. “I set high standards for myself because I understand how important I am to the team.” Even if I want to succeed, things aren’t always going to go your way.

“However, the final two innings I played gave me a great deal of confidence. When things aren’t going your way, a lot of people talk about it, but the good news is that those who are close to me have always reassured me. I am grateful to them because it is critical to gain confidence during that period. I’m getting back into my groove, and all I want to do now is keep it going “she continued.

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Harmanpreet’s name is connected with her spectacular 171-run performance against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final in Derby. 171 has established a benchmark for her, according to the 32-year-old. She did add, though, that more than numbers, she is focused on contributing to the team’s success by playing to the team’s requirements.

“I’m beyond any doubt a part of individuals are more curious about my 171 thump. With that thump, I accept I set a modern standard for myself; I know I’m able of playing that sort of cricket. Possibly that’s why my small key thumps of 30, 40, and 50 – for whichever group – aren’t given the consideration they merit. I don’t accept I utilize numbers to assess myself. What things to me is that no matter how numerous runs I score, it ought to be sufficient for my group, whether it is 100 or 10. Numbers do not matter to me; what things is that I ought to be accessible anytime the group requires it.”

In ODIs, Harmanpreet averages over 40 at number 4, compared to under 27 at number 5. Her historic 171-run performance came at number 4, and she batted at same position again in the final ODI. Harmanpreet, on the other hand, has stated that she will bat at No. 5 in the World Cup, with Mithali Raj set to bat at No. 4.

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“All of these debates continue, and as you correctly stated, I’m more at ease at number 4 than 5. You may be required to play in accordance with the expectations of the team at times. However, I believe I will play at number 5 for the time being. However, in the future, we can adjust it based on the match situation and role, but right now, I don’t think I’ll play number 4, and number 5 will be my only option.”

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