Biggest change in Harmanpreet’s batting has been her consistency

In the opening match of Women’s Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur hit a match-winning 30-ball 65 to play a key role in the 143-run thrashing of Gujarat Giants. On Tuesday, in a re-match between the two teams, Harmanpreet again proved to be the difference through her 30-ball 51 while smashing seven fours and two sixes to register her third fifty in four innings of the competition. There used to be a time when Harmanpreet used to blow hot and cold in T20 matches. But, in the ongoing WPL, she has turned out to be consistent with the bat while bailing Mumbai out of tough situations. Such was the impact of Harmanpreet’s knock that Gujarat’s wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma conceded after the match ended that the right-handed batter was just unstoppable at the moment. Saba Karim, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, believes that consistency is the biggest change in Harmanpreet’s batting. “Mumbai Indians have a good legacy of creating a wonderful environment that allows not only big players but also for the young players to grow.” “That is what is being seen in Harman. Apart from international matches, she’s also gained experience from playing in WBBL and The Hundred, which has helped in her growth as a player and leader.” “I believe that in years to come, Harman will be a top batter in white-ball cricket, whether it’s T20 or One-day cricket. The kind of experience she has or the responsibility she has taken on her shoulders, has been great to watch. The biggest change I have noticed in her batting is her consistency. Now I think she’s really flourishing with all her skills and it is great to watch,” he said while replying to a question from IANS in a virtual interaction facilitated by Viacom18. Apart from Harmanpreet, uncapped left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque has turned out to be an impressive find and is currently leading the wicket charts with 12 scalps. Karim, a WPL expert on Sports18 and JioCinema, is elated with th