‘Ekdum dhaga khol di’- Twitter abuzz as Harmanpreet Kaur begins Women’s T20 League with a bang, scores half century in first match

The Women’s T20 League has kicked off in style with a scintillating knock from Mumbai captain Harmanpreet Kaur. In the opening match of the tournament, Kaur smashed an unbeaten 65 off just 30 deliveries, helping her team post a mammoth total of 207/5 in the first innings.

Kaur’s innings was a perfect blend of power-hitting and control. She hit 14 fours in her innings and looked completely at ease, finding the gaps in the field and hitting boundaries with effortless ease. Her innings put immense pressure on Gujarat, who had a daunting task ahead of them to chase the target set by Mumbai.

What stood out in Kaur’s innings was her ability to keep her cool and play with aggression even under intense pressure. Her mental toughness and resilience were on full display as she never let the situation get the better of her.

Kaur’s knock has set the tone for the tournament and is a testament to the growing interest in women’s cricket in India. The WTL has been a long time coming, and the fact that it has finally come to fruition is a huge step forward for the sport in the country.

The WTL has generated a lot of buzzes, with the sale of franchises and media rights alone fetching nearly $690 million. The tournament has also attracted an impressive array of sponsors, highlighting the growing interest in women’s cricket in the country.

Kaur’s innings in the opening match of the WTL is a perfect example of the talent and skill that exists in women’s cricket in India. It is also a reminder of the need to provide opportunities for women to showcase their talent and take the sport to new heights.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Harmanpreet Kaur’s inning: 

What an innings by Harmanpreet Kaur – 65 in just 30 balls with 14 fours. Absolute crazy striking throughout her innings, a captain's hand by Kaur. Set the WPL inaugural match on fire!

Take a bow, Harman! pic.twitter.com/LgwakUPxpw

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 4, 2023

#WPL #TATAWPL
Harmanpreet Kaur sets the stage ablaze 👏 👏🏻
What an Incredible Innings by her in the first match 😍 pic.twitter.com/MEj81suaRS

— The Sagacious Man (@MordantOfMeadow) March 4, 2023

Worldcup k time aise counter attack chaiye tha

— sonu jagga (@sonujagga1995) March 4, 2023

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur madness! pic.twitter.com/lEiTXFlMaJ

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 4, 2023

I will try to follow the legacy of Captain Rohit Sharma.

– Harmanpreet Kaur . pic.twitter.com/l3WWo1p1GR

— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@Hydrogen_45) March 4, 2023

~ Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Scored 1st Fifty Of WPL That Too In Just 22 Balls .

~ The Harmanpreet Kaur Show On WPL 🔥 #WPL2023 || @ImHarmanpreet pic.twitter.com/guDD9o3xu9

— Sir BoiesX 🕯 (@BoiesX45) March 4, 2023

What A Crazy Start Of #WPL , Mumbai Indians posted 207 for 5 from 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Leading From The Front 💓💁🏻‍♀️🔥#MIW #HarmanpreetKaur

— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) March 4, 2023

History created 👏
Harmanpreet Kaur become the first batter to hit half century in WPL 💙#TATAWPL #WPL2023 #HarmanpreetKaur pic.twitter.com/RIpZJw0r2Y

— 🚩Ankit Sharma (@AnkitSharma8878) March 4, 2023