Harmanpreet Kaur’s Key Meet with Punjab CM After Cup Victory
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In a proud moment for Punjab and Indian cricket, Women’s ODI World Cup 2025-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur called on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday. The interaction spotlights her leadership in India’s historic win.
Tournament highlights: 59-run D/L triumph over Sri Lanka, 88-run rout of Pakistan. Then came hiccups—3-wkt defeats to SA & Aus, 4-run loss to Eng. No result vs Ban due to rain; 53-run D/L win vs NZ for semis spot.
India overcame Aus in semis by 5 wkts, then beat SA by 52 runs in final. Kaur’s 260 runs came at 89.04 avg (8 inns, 9 matches), proving her mettle.
Against Aus recently: 2-1 ODI series win (Feb-Mar), 0-3 ODI loss, 10-wkt Test defeat. Individual: T20Is 0/36/2*; ODIs 53/54/25; Test 19/11. Career: 7/164/190 in Tests/ODIs/T20Is.
Mann’s warm reception to Kaur not only felicitates her but also underscores commitment to sports. It could herald new era of state-backed athletic programs, inspiring Punjab’s youth.
