Historic moment
Harmanpreet Kaur's 171*
A semi-final innings that forced the world to look at Indian women's cricket differently.
Historical context
A thrilling knock that blended power, timing, and breakthrough visibility.
Full narrative
The innings was audacious without being reckless, unfolding as both a sporting performance and a visibility moment.
It gave the 2017 campaign a defining frame and widened audience attention around the women's team.
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Harmanpreet raising her bat
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Indian dressing-room reaction
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