Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur hits the ball into her own helmet while attempting a scoop shot vs AUS-W in 2nd ODI
Harmanpreet Kaur had a lucky escape after her mistimed scoop shot hit her own helmet during the second ODI against Australia. Australia later chased down 251 comfortably, thanks to Georgia Voll’s 101 and Phoebe Litchfield’s 80, to seal the series.
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The Indian women's national cricket team are currently playing an ODI series in Australia. India suffered back-to-back defeats in the series. In the second ODI at Hobart, Georgia Voll scored 101 after getting three chances, while Phoebe Litchfield made a quick 80. Australia won by five wickets and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
India scored 251/9 after half-centuries from Pratika Rawal (52) and Harmanpreet Kaur (54). However, Australia chased the target easily with 13.5 overs left.
During the match, Harmanpreet had an awkward moment. In the 39th over, she tried to play a scoop shot off Megan Schutt. The ball hit her own helmet and dropped near her. The 36-year-old scored 54 runs from 70 balls and was lucky to avoid a serious injury.
Watch the video of Harmanpreet Kaur getting hit on the helmet below:
What Happened During Harmanpreet’s Scoop Shot?
When Megan Schutt bowled a slower ball, Harmanpreet Kaur had already decided to play a scoop shot. She wanted to hit the ball behind the wicket because there was space. But the ball was slower and wide outside the off stump. She mistimed the shot. The ball took a small edge and hit the grill of her helmet.
The Indian captain quickly fixed her helmet and continued playing. She looked calm and did not show any worry. It was a rare and funny moment in an international match. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who was on the commentary panel, was seen laughing after watching the replay.
Australia Seal Series With Strong Chase
The match itself was serious and important. Australia were already leading the series, and India needed a strong reply. India batted first and scored 251/9 in 50 overs. Harmanpreet led the scoring with 54 runs from 70 balls, while Pratika Rawal added 52.
Australia chased the target comfortably. Georgia Voll scored 101 despite being dropped twice. Phoebe Litchfield made 80 runs with attacking shots. Voll and Litchfield added 119 runs for the second wicket. Australia reached 252/5 in just over 36 overs.
Voll hit 13 fours and one six in her 82-ball 101. Litchfield struck 11 fours and one six before getting out. Annabel Sutherland also scored a quick 48 to finish the game. For India, Sree Charani picked two wickets, but the rest of the bowlers struggled.
Australia won the match by five wickets and took a 2-0 lead in the series. The third ODI will be played on Sunday at the same ground.
Brief Scores:
India – 251/9 in 50 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 54, Pratika Rawal 52)
Australia – 252/5 in 36.1 overs (Georgia Voll 101, Phoebe Litchfield 80)
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