Harmanpreet Kaur slams her 20th half-century in WODIs: Key stats
**Harmanpreet Kaur Slams Her 20th Half-Century in WODIs: Key Stats**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 20, 2025 | 08:12 pm*
India women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again showcased her class, scoring a solid 52 runs against Australia Women in the 3rd and final ODI held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Coming to the crease at 85/2 in the 9th over, Kaur joined forces with Smriti Mandhana to form a crucial partnership. Together, they stitched a century-plus stand that was instrumental in India’s challenging chase of 413 runs.
### Crucial Knock Supporting Mandhana
Chasing a mammoth target of 413, Mandhana provided a fiery start and laid down a strong platform for the chase. Kaur’s timely arrival at the crease allowed her to play a steady role, backing Mandhana’s aggressive assault.
During the partnership, Mandhana smashed a record-breaking 50-ball century while Kaur contributed a valuable fifty, helping India cross the 200-run mark. However, in the 21st over, Kim Garth trapped Kaur LBW, breaking the vital stand.
### Impressive Stats and Milestones
– **Fifth Fifty Against Australia:** Kaur’s 52 came off just 35 balls, including 8 fours. This was her fifth fifty-plus score against Australia Women.
– **Career Figures:** Featuring in her 152nd WODI, Kaur has amassed 4,149 runs at an average of over 37. This innings marked her 20th half-century and she also boasts 7 international centuries.
– **Record vs Australia:** According to ESPNcricinfo, Kaur holds 727 runs from 24 matches against Australia, averaging 36.35. Her record against the Aussies includes one century and four fifties.
– **Home Ground Success:** This was Kaur’s eighth fifty on home soil. Across 62 home matches (56 innings), she has scored 1,706 runs at an average of 36.29, which also includes three centuries.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s consistent performances continue to cement her position as a key player and leader for the Indian women’s cricket team.
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