Harmanpreet Kaur is 1st Indian woman to hit a century in T20I cricket

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Indian women cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday became the first ever Indian woman to hit a hundred in T20I cricket, achieving the feat against New Zealand during the Women’s World T20I 2018. India defeated New Zealand by 34 runs.

India rode on a belligerent maiden T20I century from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur to post the highest ever total of 194/5 against New Zealand in the opening match of the Women’s World T20 at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown.




Kaur belted a 51-ball 103, laced with seven boundaries and eight sixes. She is also the only third cricketer to hit a century in Women’s World T20.
Chasing a mammoth 195, New Zealand never looked in contention as they lost wickets at regular intervals.

Apart from opening stand of 52 runs betweenASuzie Bates (67) and Anna Petersen (14)A no other player rose to the occasion and failed to build partnerships.

By EP Web Desk

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