Creating a difference: Harlen’s contribution has been important as the GG eliminator is ready to face MI. , Photo Credit: Emmanuel Yogini
Harlen Deol faced a sudden end in his campaign in the second edition of the Women’s Premier League. Only in the third game of the Gujarat veterans season, Harlen tried to stop a ball on the sweeper cover, but ended in reducing the pain as he grabbed his left knee and got out of the ground. He had to undergo a long rehabilitation before he returned to Guna.
It was a march of 2024. A year later, India helped to return to the ODI set-up in December, Harlen has returned to good spirits and is playing an important role with the bat as the GG makes up up for his first knockout fight in three sessions.
At the end of the league phase, he ranks ninth in the list of run-songs, with 224 runs in eight matches on an average of 44.80. A week ago, his highest score-an unbeaten 70-table-topper in this season came in a victorious reason against Delhi Capital.
On Thursday, the eliminator will be a separate ball game against Mumbai Indians, but the 26 -year -old feels that she is turning her team on a big stage. “Whenever you play big matches, it is just about handling the pressure correctly. Whatever he does is going to win. He has played two back-to-back matches and is just a day’s break. They are coming out of a loss. So, he also has a challenge, “Harlen told Hindu On Wednesday.
Team effort
When asked about GG’s turnaround in this season, Harlen placed it down to be the right mix of players. “The gaps in the team are filled by new people. (D&R) Dotin has come in. Her four overs, fielding and batting, and did not have the effect of her effect while batting, no one can do so. In these leagues, it is about finding the right combinations. In the right moments, the right people have clicked, “he said.
Published – March 12, 2025 06:24 pm IST
