Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana's Special Gesture For Harmanpreet Kaur Goes Viral On Twitter

Smriti Mandhana shone both on and off the field in India's emphatic win over the West Indies in an ICC Women's World Cup 2022 match in Hamilton on Saturday. Mandhana, who top-scored for India with a sensational 123 off 119 balls, decided to share the 'Player of the Match' award with another centurion Harmanpreet Kaur in the post-match presentation. It was the brilliant 184-run stand between Mandhana and Harmanpreet that propelled India to a huge total of 317 for 8 batting first.

"I think scoring a century and not being a Player of the Match is something I really wouldn't want as a player. I think we both contributed equally for us to score 300. So, I think it's good for us to share the trophy and I think both are good contenders to get it. We learnt from our mistakes and that's something we thought we are not going to repeat it," said Smriti Mandhana in the post-match presentation.

Photos of Mandhana sharing the 'Player of The Match' award with Harmanpreet, who scored 109 off 107 balls, went viral on social media with netizens hailing the left-hander for her heartening gesture.

What a moment this isSmriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur share Player of the Match Award.Disney+Hotstar #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/7bNoxZBVVI

@mandhana_smriti shares her Player of the Match award with fellow centurion & #TeamIndia vice-captain @ImHarmanpreet !#CWC22 | #WIvINDScorecard https://t.co/ZOIa3KL56d pic.twitter.com/8REiQMSLke

Smriti Mandhana who was initially announced as the Player Of The Match told commentators to announce Harmanpreet Kaur as POTM as well. She said,Harman deserved the award equally. ICC I believe has enough budget to give both of us seperate trophies @ImHarmanpreet @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/UBs4CwOG7Q

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