IN PHOTOS: Revisit Harmanpreet Kaur’s iconic 171-run knock against Australia

As veteran batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from Team India's captaincy, here's all you need to know about one of her most iconic knocks (Pics: AFP)

Updated On: 2026-10-06 03:16 PM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Harmanpreet Kaur (Pic: AFP)
In the semi-final 2 of the ODI World Cup 2017, Team India's Harmanpreet Kaur delivered one of the most memorable knocks in her career
During the match against Australia, Team India's opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana had departed early on just six runs. Fellow opening batswoman Punam Raut also managed to score 14 runs
Despite losing early wickets of the opening duo, skipper Mithali Raj managed to score 36 runs. Facing 61 balls, her knock included two boundaries
Harmanpreet Kaur took the team's responsibility on her shoulders. Despite being under pressure, the right-handed batswoman delivered one of the most iconic knocks of her career
Facing 115 balls, she garnered an unbeaten 171 runs. Her knock was laced with 20 boundaries and seven maximums
Riding on her knock, the "Women in Blue" posted a total of 281 runs
Later, in an attempt to chase the target, the Aussies were bowled out for 245 runs. With this, Team India secured a victory by 36 runs at the County Ground in Derbyshire
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