Harmanpreet Kaur Loses Temper At Harleen Deol For Refusing A Run, Gives Youngster An Earful For Turning Down A Single

India have suffered a major dent in their quest for their maiden ICC World Cup title on home soil following their defeat against South Africa in the last game. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal led the Women In Blue to a perfect start, and they need to capitalise on the advantage.

Mix-up Between Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol

A heated exchange between Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol turned up the heat during the match. The Indian captain pushes Megan Schutt to the cover and she was ready for a quick single. Harmanpreet almost went halfway to the pitch only to be sent back by Harleen. The throw at the wicketkeeper's end was not perfect, otherwise, it would have been a humiliating dismissal for the Indian skipper.

After reaching safely, Harmanpreet looked very furious and reminded Harleen with an earful that it was her call for the run. Harmanpreet was eventually dismissed by Schutt as she tried to cut, but Sophie Molineux picked her up at point.

India Failed To Convert A Good Start

Riding on Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's blockbuster innings, India finished with 330 runs on the board. This also happens to be India's highest score in the Women's ODI World Cup, and Australia need to pull off the highest ever chase in ODI history as it stands.

Pratika Rawal and Mandhana set up the platform, but the middle and lower order couldn't really capitalise on it. Mandhana ended his run drought with a sensational 80, and Pratika complemented her opening partner with a timely knock of 75. The likes of Harleen, Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues managed to score some quickfire runs but couldn't convert those starts into big innings.

The hosts lost their last six wickets for a mere 36 runs, with Annabel Sutherland picking up her first five-wicket haul.

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