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Harmanpreet, stationed at mid-on, leapt into the air and plucked the ball with her outstretched right hand, completing what many are calling the catch of the year.
Harmanpreet Kaur pick up a stunning catch
Vadodara witnessed a cricketing masterclass on Sunday, December 22, as India Women trounced the West Indies in the first ODI. Amid a dominant team performance, captain Harmanpreet Kaur stole the spotlight with an extraordinary one-handed catch that left fans and players in awe.
The spectacular moment unfolded in the 11th over when Aaliyah Alleyne aimed to clear mid-on off Renuka Singh’s delivery. Harmanpreet, stationed at mid-on, leapt into the air and plucked the ball with her outstretched right hand, completing what many are calling the catch of the year. The BCCI Women shared the clip on X, hailing the skipper’s athletic brilliance.
Making her comeback after a knee injury, Harmanpreet also contributed with the bat, scoring a quickfire 34 off 23 balls. Her return added firepower to India’s already formidable line-up. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a sublime 91, laced with 13 boundaries, narrowly missing out on a century. Debutant Pratika Rawal impressed with 40, while Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues chipped in with 44 and 31 runs, respectively, powering India to a daunting 315.
West Indies’ Zaida James stood out with a five-wicket haul but couldn’t stem the flow of runs. The visitors’ response faltered early, as Renuka Singh dismantled their top order with a sensational five-wicket haul—her first in ODIs. Openers Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph fell for ducks, triggering a collapse. Afy Fletcher’s unbeaten 24 was the lone resistance as West Indies were bundled out for 103. Priya Sharma added two wickets to India’s tally.
With a comprehensive 212-run victory, India takes a 1-0 lead in the series. Harmanpreet’s stunning fielding effort and Renuka’s fiery spell promise an electrifying contest ahead in the series.
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Vadodara, India
