Harmanpreet’s century seals India’s ODI series win

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 126 runs to lead India to a 121-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second women’s ODI on October 25, securing the three-match series. Her eighth ODI century placed her second among Indian women for hundreds in the format, behind Smriti Mandhana. Kaur made 126 from 121 balls, hitting 15 boundaries, as India posted 328 for six after choosing to bat in Vadodara. Deepti Sharma contributed an unbeaten 106, and the pair shared a 153-run fifth-wicket partnership. India’s win gave it an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The century moved Kaur past former captain Mithali Raj, who scored seven ODI hundreds, into second place on India’s list. Mandhana leads with 14. Kaur’s innings was her first international century in more than a year, according to match reports, and came in India’s first series since she stepped down as captain. After the match, Kaur said she wanted to accept her changed role and focus on enjoying batting. She said that when she was at the crease, her priority was to take responsibility and play according to the situation. Her comments followed her departure from the captaincy across formats and Mandhana’s appointment as India captain. Kaur...