Harmanpreet Kaur produced another batting masterclass in the Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL), blasting an unbeaten 95 off just 48 balls to power Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants. But it was her amusing post-match revelation that stole the show.<\/p>\n
The Indian T20 captain cheekily mentioned that the match referee inspected her bat after the game, almost suspecting her of foul play given her monstrous hitting display. 10 fours and 5 sixes had flown off Harmanpreet\u2019s willow in a blistering assault.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was checking my bat as if I had done something to it!\u201d Harmanpreet laughed while speaking to the broadcaster.<\/p>\n
The 34-year-old then explained it was no specialty bat, but actually her practice willow that had felt grippier during the pre-match drills. So she decided to go set upon Gujarat\u2019s bowling with her training blade.<\/p>\n
Harmanpreet\u2019s tongue-in-cheek comments reflected the lighter side of her personality, balancing her ruthless on-field intensity with a fun-loving spirit off it. Despite playing perhaps her greatest WPL knockout thus far, she was quick to shrug off any mystery behind her incredible shots.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just played with a good rhythm and the runs kept flowing,\u201d she said with a smile about her 95* that lifted Mumbai from 28\/3 to the 162-run target.<\/p>\n
Her brutal yet elegant stroke-making has been a trademark for years in Indian colors. But in the WPL, Harmanpreet is revealing glimpses of a humorous edge to her game persona as well.<\/p>\n
From smashing bowlers to amusing officials after the final ball, the Indian icon is showcasing the full package of entertainment through her WPL exploits. As her team looks to claim the inaugural title, fans are being treated to Harmanpreet\u2019s pure batting genius and vibrant personality in equal measure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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