India Star Harleen Deol Slammed On Social Media For Bizarre Dismissal During Women's ODI - Video
Indian women's cricket team star Harleen Doel faces tremendous criticism following a disastrous dismissal during the first ODI encounter against England.
- Harleen Deol was dismissed after failing to ground her bat or feet during a run attempt during 1st England ODI
- Harleen Deol was criticised heavily on social media following her bizarre dismissal against England
- India won the first ODI against England by four wickets at Southampton
Indian women's cricket team star Harleen Doel faces tremendous criticism following a disastrous dismissal during the first ODI encounter against England on Wednesday. Doel looked all set for a big score before a 'brain-fade moment' led to her dismissal that has become a talking point on social media. On the fourth delivery of the 22nd over, Harleen tried to take a single off Charlie Dean's bowling with Harmanpreet Kaur on the other end. It looked like the batter safely reached the crease despite a direct hit from Davidson Richards. However, the on-field umpire called for a review and the replays showed that Deol did not ground her bat or feet as both were in the air when the ball hit the stumps. Social media was not happy with the dismissal as the users made their feelings clear.
Coming to the match, a brilliant half-century from Deepti Sharma and a fine spell from all-rounder Sneh Rana were the highlights as India secured a four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Southampton on Thursday.
With this win, Team India leads the series 1-0.
England won the toss and opted to bat first.
Direct hit. GONE.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 16, 2025
ADR, quick handspic.twitter.com/hYCaSlcbCv
Pacer Kranti Goud reduced England to 20/2, getting rid of openers Tammy Beaumont (5) and Amy Jones (1) quickly.
What's wrong with Harleen Deol#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/7VnMcSphgc
— WomenOnWickets (@WomenOnWickets) July 16, 2025
A 71-run third-wicket stand between Emma Lamb (39 in 50 balls, with four boundaries) and captain Nat Sciver Brunt (41 in 52 balls, with five fours) helped England stabilise before spinner Sneh Rana removed both, reducing them to 97/4 in 20.1 overs.
A shocking run out for Harleen Deol in this 1st ODI against England, both foot and bat were in the airpic.twitter.com/c4CvSLq2o7
— Jay Cricket. (@Jay_Cricket12) July 16, 2025
A century stand for the fourth-wicket between Sophia Dunkley (83 in 92 balls, with nine fours) and Davidson Richards (53 in 73 balls, with two fours) averted any possible disaster while Sophie Ecclestone's quick cameo of 23* took England to a solid 258/6 in 50 overs.
Rana (2/31) and Goud (2/55) took two wickets each, while Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani got one each.
During a chase of 259 runs, openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana (28 in 24 balls, with five fours) delivered a solid start with a 48-run stand.
Rawal (36 in 51 balls with three fours) had another 46-run stand with Harleen Deol (27 in 44 balls, with four boundaries), but disaster struck India as they lost Rawal, Deol and skipper Harmanpreet (17) in quick succession, reduced to 124/4 in 27.1 overs.
Jemimah Rodrigues (48 in 54 balls, with five fours) struck an 87-run stand for the fifth wicket with Deepti Sharma, taking the team past 200 runs.
While Richa Ghosh was removed early after Jemimah's dismissal, Deepti (62* in 64 balls, with three fours and a six) and Amanjot Kaur (20* in 14 balls with three fours) stuck around to give India a four-wicket win with 10 balls left.
Charlie Dean (2/52) was England's top bowler, while Kate Cross, Ecclestone and Lauren Filer got one each.
(With ANI inputs)
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