WPL | In huge matches, it’s nearly dealing with the strain the proper manner: Harleen

Making a distinction: Harleen’s contributions have been very important as GG will get able to face MI within the Eliminator.
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Harleen Deol suffered an abrupt and untimely finish to her marketing campaign within the second version of the Girls’s Premier League. In solely Gujarat Giants’ third sport of the season, Harleen tried to cease a ball at sweeper cowl, however ended up in agonising ache as she clutched her left knee and limped off the sector. She needed to bear a prolonged rehab earlier than coming again into the fold.

That was March of 2024. A 12 months later, helped by a comeback to the India ODI set-up in December, Harleen is again in good spirits and enjoying a pivotal position with the bat as GG braces up for its first knockout battle in three seasons.

On the finish of the league part, she is ninth within the run-getters’ checklist, with 224 runs in eight matches at a median of 44.80. Per week in the past, her highest rating this season – an unbeaten 70 – got here in a profitable trigger towards table-topper Delhi Capitals.

The Eliminator towards Mumbai Indians on Thursday will likely be a special ball sport, however the 26-year-old appears to be assured about her staff turning up on the large stage. “Everytime you play huge matches, it’s nearly dealing with the strain the proper manner. Whoever does that’s going to win. They’ve performed two back-to-back matches and simply have a day’s break. They’re coming off a loss. So, in addition they have a problem,” Harleen advised The Hindu on Wednesday.

Group effort

Requested about GG’s turnaround this season, Harleen put it right down to having the correct mix of gamers. “The gaps that have been there within the staff have been stuffed by new folks. (Deandra) Dottin has are available. Her 4 overs, fielding and batting, and the impression she has whereas batting, no person can do this. In these leagues, it’s nearly discovering the proper combos. On the proper moments, the proper folks have clicked,” she stated.