Sun May 11 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Harleen Deol’s Near-Miss Century Breaks Heart in Sri Lanka
**COLOMBO, SRI LANKA** – Indian cricketer Harleen Deol, known as the “Beauty Queen” of Indian cricket, narrowly missed her fourth ODI half-century in the final of the Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka, leaving her heartbroken. Deol fell just three runs short of the milestone, scoring a valiant 47 before being dismissed.
Despite the near-miss, Deol’s performance was commendable. She and Smriti Mandhana put on a 120-run partnership for the second wicket, laying a strong foundation for India’s innings. She later added a 29-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur. Throughout the five-match ODI series, Deol amassed 157 runs, with a highest score of 48 not out.
While Deol’s disappointment is understandable, her overall contribution to the series was significant. Her near-century highlights her growing talent and potential within the Indian women’s cricket team.
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