Supernovas skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, whose instrumental 37-ball 51 aided her side to a four wicket- triumph over Velocity in the Women's T20 Challenge final on Saturday, was absolutely delighted she could display her skills in front of a 15,000-strong crowd.
Chasing a modest 122 set by Velocity, Supernovas was in deep trouble at 64 for five with just six overs and a half remaining. The captain, however, sensing the pressure build-up unleashed a series of stunning shots against what was an inspired effort by the bowlers to help Supernovas retain the Women’s T20 Challenge crown.
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“Playing before such a big crowd was amazing,” Harmanpreet said.
“Later I was surprised to learn that thousands of people were standing outside the gates to come in," the 30-year old added.
She said the tournament had been a great one for the women’s game and her personally. “We wanted to play a T20 league in India and I am happy with the way it went,” she said.
“All of us have learnt a lot from the tournament. I hope there would be more games next year.”
Harmanpreet also gave credit to Radha Yadav, the 19-year-old who finished off the job after she was dismissed with four balls to spare. When one was required off the last ball, the left-arm spinner unleashed a cracking shot through the covers.
“I was happy with Radha’s approach,” she said. “I did half the job and she finished it.”
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