Former captain of the Indian women's cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur, made a splash in the third and final T20 match of the series against Zimbabwe. This match took place on October 20 at the Shahid Vir Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
In this game, Harmanpreet scored 91 runs off just 41 balls without getting out. After completing her innings, she could not hold back her tears. During a conversation with former Indian team coach, W.W. Raman, Harmanpreet cried.
This innings featured 10 fours and five sixes. For the 37-year-old player, this result was particularly significant as she had failed to score a half-century in the previous ten matches. Her form had also not been the best in the Women's T20 Asia Cup and the 2026 Asian Games, although the Indian team won both tournaments.
Discussing the game with a broadcaster after the match, Harmanpreet Kaur stated that she wanted to enjoy playing on the field. She also expressed gratitude to W.W. Raman, noting that he advised her to play according to her own wishes and trust herself. These words gave her the courage to play openly.
During the conversation, Harmanpreet Kaur became emotional, and tears welled up in her eyes. Her reaction showed how special this moment was for her.
Harmanpreet Kaur also credited her return to the batting to coach Himanshu. She mentioned that after the 2026 Asian Games, she was given time for net practice and worked hard on her batting. Harmanpreet emphasized that the coach's contribution to this innings was significant.