WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur wants to bat ‘more independently‘ as she aims to win back-to-back titles for Mumbai Indians
For enthusiastic followers of Indian women's cricket, Indian batsman Harmanpreet Kaur and Mumbai Indians batsman Harmanpreet Kaur in the Women's Premier League (WPL) can emerge as chalk and cheese . While she bats with some restraint in the colours of India, the 36-year-old becomes a bit more loose in the league, where she is the second-highest run-scorer with 851 runs in 27 matches on a strike. The rate is 143.5.
Ahead of the fourth season starting Friday, the Mumbai Indians captain said he expects to bat a lot more freely without putting too much pressure on himself.
“I feel As a batsman, I want to bat independently. Because it's the only platform where I don't put too much pressure on myself. because it's something where I execute myself I can, though I want to. This is a very important tournament for me, and I just want to contribute as much as possible to my team, "Harmanpreet said in a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. said in the conference.
In the last three seasons, Harmanpreet's ability to lead a side with multiple all-rounders. The 36-year-old felt it was a ‘blessing‘ to him.
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“I personally like the all-rounders in the team like, and that was the thing we wanted to pick the All-R's on the side ounders. I don't think it's a headache. It is a blessing that you have so many choices.”
“And I think all-rounders are always fill in all the spaces that were on your mind. I'm really happy but we were able to pick one of the best all-rounders in international and even domestic cricket. So hopefully a They will come up with an aggressive mindset and fulfill what they are expecting from the team, ”she said.
Also read | Harmanpreet Kaur's record as captain is untouchable, she has 4-5 more years: Zhu Lawn Goswami
Harmanpreet worked with former England captain Charlotte Edwards as head coach for the first three seasons. However, after taking over as England's head coach in April last year, he did not In A Season, Lisa will work with Keatley.
Harmanpreet AP the way the former Australian cricketer brought a sense of calm to the setup.
“This is the first time I've had a chance to get to know him, and he's our group has been very good for. Everyone is coming and giving great feedback about her. He's very, very calm, relaxed, and I think I really like working with people who are Those who know, those who know their work, those who do not panic at all.
"So, I mean, working with her is something, I think it's going to be very exciting. I want to spend time with her Stem time not found. But I got really good feedback from other players, and I think this sea son is going to be very exciting because I've never worked with him, and I'm sure Not that I'm going to learn a lot from her, ”she said.
Ahead of the fourth season starting Friday, the Mumbai Indians captain said he expects to bat a lot more freely without putting too much pressure on himself.
“I feel As a batsman, I want to bat independently. Because it's the only platform where I don't put too much pressure on myself. because it's something where I execute myself I can, though I want to. This is a very important tournament for me, and I just want to contribute as much as possible to my team, "Harmanpreet said in a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. said in the conference.
In the last three seasons, Harmanpreet's ability to lead a side with multiple all-rounders. The 36-year-old felt it was a ‘blessing‘ to him.
Harman ke haath mein bat matlab–Guarantor With you! 💪#AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL pic.twitter.c om/Kk8v9ZOqMB
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 7, 2026
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“I personally like the all-rounders in the team like, and that was the thing we wanted to pick the All-R's on the side ounders. I don't think it's a headache. It is a blessing that you have so many choices.”
“And I think all-rounders are always fill in all the spaces that were on your mind. I'm really happy but we were able to pick one of the best all-rounders in international and even domestic cricket. So hopefully a They will come up with an aggressive mindset and fulfill what they are expecting from the team, ”she said.
Also read | Harmanpreet Kaur's record as captain is untouchable, she has 4-5 more years: Zhu Lawn Goswami
Harmanpreet worked with former England captain Charlotte Edwards as head coach for the first three seasons. However, after taking over as England's head coach in April last year, he did not In A Season, Lisa will work with Keatley.
Harmanpreet AP the way the former Australian cricketer brought a sense of calm to the setup.
“This is the first time I've had a chance to get to know him, and he's our group has been very good for. Everyone is coming and giving great feedback about her. He's very, very calm, relaxed, and I think I really like working with people who are Those who know, those who know their work, those who do not panic at all.
"So, I mean, working with her is something, I think it's going to be very exciting. I want to spend time with her Stem time not found. But I got really good feedback from other players, and I think this sea son is going to be very exciting because I've never worked with him, and I'm sure Not that I'm going to learn a lot from her, ”she said.
Also Read | 'You have to train how you want to play': Glenn McGrath explains why Arshdeep Singh's wide yorkers work
You can see Arshdeep Singh's plan from a distance.
- all of which fell on yorker length or ended as low fulltoss.
After Wari, Arshdeep could not hit the wide-yorker radar. If you are not confident in hitting, you will throw and hit it more often.
Where is the batsman trying to hit you and which ball am I going to bowl. While India's batsmen were seen going deep into the crease and negotiating Lasith Malinga's yorkers, Sri Lanka came up with a wide yorker plan two days before the final in Dhaka. The line was practiced so diligently that in the final, both the fast bowlers bowled wide yorkers and gave only 15 runs in the last three overs. They say.
- all of which fell on yorker length or ended as low fulltoss.
After Wari, Arshdeep could not hit the wide-yorker radar. If you are not confident in hitting, you will throw and hit it more often.
Where is the batsman trying to hit you and which ball am I going to bowl. While India's batsmen were seen going deep into the crease and negotiating Lasith Malinga's yorkers, Sri Lanka came up with a wide yorker plan two days before the final in Dhaka. The line was practiced so diligently that in the final, both the fast bowlers bowled wide yorkers and gave only 15 runs in the last three overs. They say.
Also Read | 'India is under pressure from 1.5 billion people, they have already lost the final in Ahmedabad': Shoaib Akhtar on India facing home pressure against New Zealand
The last time India played a World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, it was in the 2023 ODI World Cup when the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team lost against Australia by six wickets.
The Yakumar Yadav-led Indian team will take on New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, marking the fourth time that the two countries will face each other in a T20 World Cup match. Having won all three encounters against Australia, Mitchell Santner's New Zealand team will hope to defeat the defending champions and win their first World Cup title. It is believed that along with the pressure of '1.5 billion fans' on India, there will also be memories of the defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia on the same ground. If favorable for the spinners, the par score will be around 200 or 175. "New Zealand should win this World Cup," said Game on High.
Looks strong. t, which means that obviously our high performance program has to be very specific and has to cater to the population that we've got, "but obviously, the talent that comes out of t India is phenomenal. व is.
The Yakumar Yadav-led Indian team will take on New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, marking the fourth time that the two countries will face each other in a T20 World Cup match. Having won all three encounters against Australia, Mitchell Santner's New Zealand team will hope to defeat the defending champions and win their first World Cup title. It is believed that along with the pressure of '1.5 billion fans' on India, there will also be memories of the defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia on the same ground. If favorable for the spinners, the par score will be around 200 or 175. "New Zealand should win this World Cup," said Game on High.
Looks strong. t, which means that obviously our high performance program has to be very specific and has to cater to the population that we've got, "but obviously, the talent that comes out of t India is phenomenal. व is.
Also Read | T20 World Cup: 'You can make a really strong argument that he is the best fast bowler ever' - praises Stuart Broad
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah showed why he is considered among the best in the business with his decisive spell against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday. Bumrah, who was in tremendous form, scored just ten runs in his last two overs, including six runs in the 18th over while chasing the target. iya.
It is said that he is the best fast bowler ever."
West Indies great Malcolm Marshall was 'miles better' than him. Depending on the article, how will you declare Bumrah as the 'best'? It’s the best I’ve ever seen live, that’s for sure,” Broad said.
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It is said that he is the best fast bowler ever."
West Indies great Malcolm Marshall was 'miles better' than him. Depending on the article, how will you declare Bumrah as the 'best'? It’s the best I’ve ever seen live, that’s for sure,” Broad said.
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Also Read | Dale Steyn praises Jasprit Bumrah's 16th and 18th overs: 'Take away his two overs, and England would have won the game by one over'
Jasprit Bumrah's 1-33 against England in the semi-final was worth gold for India as the co-hosts eventually managed to win by just seven runs. Rest assured, Bumrah's 16th and 18th overs helped the crowd find their voice again and laid the foundation for India to clinch the nailbiter. Let's demonstrate.
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Also Read | 'If I were India I would be coming into the tournament, a team I wouldn't want to play in the final...': Brad Haddin on New Zealand
With a 3-0 record against India in T20 World Cup history, New Zealand has been one team that has given a tough challenge to India in the T20 World Cup. has never lost a T20 World Cup match against India since the 2007 T20 World Cup. Former Rajasthan wicket-keeper batsman Brad Haddin believes that New Zealand is a team that India would not like to play in the final and the Kiwis are not afraid of India in home conditions. This can ruin the party on its home soil. It was in the Knockout Trophy, where the Kiwis won the title with a four-wicket win over India. Was deprived of the title. He sees New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner as the key player in the final. .
