In a spirited finale to an electrifying tour, India Women defeated England by 13 runs in the third ODI, clinching the series 2-1 and marking another historic win on English soil. With standout performances from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who led with a blazing 102 off 84 balls, and fast bowler Kranti Goud’s spellbinding 6/52, the victory wasn’t just about statistics—it was a celebration of team spirit, resilience, and rising firepower.
But the on-field brilliance wasn’t confined to bat and ball alone. Off the pitch and across the outfield, India’s fielding unit stood tall and received a loud round of applause from their own.
“Super Se Bhi Upar”: Fielding Coach Munish Bali Applauds Brilliance
India’s fielding coach Munish Bali had nothing but high praise for the team’s remarkable transformation in the fielding department throughout the tour. In his words: “Super se bhi upar! Not just during the ODI series, but even in the T20Is and our intense practice sessions, some of those catches were simply excellent.”
His excitement was echoed by the squad as he named a few standout stars for the Impact Fielder of the Series award—players the team fondly referred to as the “Powerpuff Girls” of the field:
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Deepti Sharma
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Richa Ghosh – for her sharp game awareness and electric glove work behind the stumps
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Radha Yadav
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Jemimah Rodrigues – the ever-smiling “magic player” whose energy is contagious
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Ukulele Surprise & Jemimah’s Moment
In one of the most endearing and heartwarming post-match traditions, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur surprised everyone by walking onto the field with a ukulele—a nod to teammate Jemimah Rodrigues, known for her love of music and frequent guitar sessions.
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As the team gathered, Bali announced “the girl who plays guitar.” Kaur stood with a grin and strummed the ukulele gently, inviting Jemimah to take centre stage when she was declared the winner. Beaming with pride, Jemimah accepted the award and played a few lines of “Hum Honge Kamyaab,” creating a moment of joy, unity, and belief in the power of dreams and effort.
She followed it with a heartfelt message: “One wish from my side: what we’ve started today, I hope it only grows stronger. I want the Indian women’s cricket team to be known as the best fielding side in the world.”
As India Women now prepare for their next challenge—a high-octane series against Australia Women ahead of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup—this victory and its moments of inspiration serve as a powerful launchpad. The combination of elite performances, improved athleticism in the field, and a culture of shared recognition under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership continues to elevate India’s standards on the global stage.
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