WATCH: Harmanpreet Kaur throws bat in fury after Bizarre Run-out in T20 World Cup final

Prachi Rajan February 24, 2023

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WATCH: Harmanpreet Kaur's furious bat throw after Bizarre Run-out in T20 World Cup final — @mufaddal_vohra/Twitter

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur had just reached a brilliant half-century to put her team in with a great chance of chasing down their 173-run target to beat defending champions Australia and reach the final.

But disaster struck when her bat became lodged in the wicket as she attempted to slide it home, leaving her short of her ground as Alyssa Healy whipped off the bails.

India’s misfortune means that it will be Australia who plays in Sunday’s final, with either England or South Africa to join them from Friday’s fascinating second semi-final at Newlands.

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur throws her bat in anger

Watch Kaur’s furious reaction to her unthinkable dismissal, as she walks out of the ground with sheer dismay:

World cup semi final match jersey no "7" runout tough to forget.
7 – 💔 – 🇮🇳#AUSvIND #INDWvsAUSW #WorldCup #Dhoni #HarmanpreetKaur #MSDhoni
Ms Dhoni 🐐& Harmanpreet Kaur🐐 💔 pic.twitter.com/JPWGqAgDKh

— Vishnu Dhoni (@vishnukumar2017) February 24, 2023

The India skipper was understandably devastated by the manner of the dismissal, and hauled herself from the field of play with her team still requiring a big finish.

And Kaur was seen with tears in her eyes as her side fell five runs short to depart the tournament at the semi-final stage.

“We have had this heartbreak before!” India legends react to Harmanpreet Kaur’s freak run-out

The reaction from big figures in Indian cricket was swift and extremely sympathetic to Kaur’s misfortune:

A tough loss for @BCCIWomen against Australia in the #ICCWomensT20WorldCup, but we couldn't be prouder of our girls for their spirit on the field. The team gave it their all & showed that they are true warriors. We stand with you, Women in Blue! #INDWvsAUSW
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 23, 2023

Tough luck Team India. #HarmanpreetKaur & #JemimahRodrigues looked like taking the game away but the Aussies fought back brilliantly & in the end India have fallen short. Harmanpreet’s runout was the turning point & India will be disappointed to miss out on the finals. #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/RY06QHDrE0
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 23, 2023

Match winner at the crease and Run out in a semi-final. We have had this heartbreak before. Sad to see India out. Were running away with the game but Australia proved again why they are a v difficult side to beat. Well tried girls #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/wNsVc3vb2D
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 23, 2023

Also read: Pooja Vastrakar, Harmanpreet Kaur Likely to miss Semifinal Clash Against Australia

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