WATCH: Harmanpreet Kaur breaks down mid-interview after sensational 91 against Zimbabwe

New Delhi: Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur broke down during the mid-match interview after her sensational 91-run knock in the third T20I against Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday, October 20. It was Harmanpreet’s first half-century since stepping down as the captain of the .

Harmanpreet slammed an unbeaten 91 off just 41 balls as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 91 runs in the game to clean sweep the three-match series 3-0. The former India skipper’s sensational knock was laced with five sixes and ten fours.

Speaking in the mid-match interview after her unbeaten 91, Harmanpreet said she wanted to enjoy her batting and did so in the final T20I against Zimbabwe. She also credited her coach Himanshu and former Indian women’s team coach WV Raman before breaking down during the live interview.

“It feels great. Just wanted to enjoy myself, and great that I got some time in the middle and really enjoyed myself on the field. [On her focus coming into the game] Just wanted to enjoy myself, just wanted to bat as long as possible, and glad that I was able to do that,” said Harmanpreet.

“I think should give credit to you also (speaking to WV Raman). The moment we came, you stepped in and you said, ‘Now you do what you want to do,’ and that’s what I want to do, and really want to enjoy myself. Thanks for those words. [On her preparation in the nets] Well, after the two games, I got some time in the nets. I really want to thank Himanshu bhaiya, who’s been working really hard on me and today’s batting all about him. [Batted with freedom?] Yeah, definitely,” she added.

Harmanpreet was visibly emotional during the interview and was seen breaking down while speaking. She wiped her tears with her sleeve and threw the mic towards someone before walking off immediately after the end of the interview.

Watch Harmanpreet Kaur breaks down mid-interview:

knowing how badass tough harman is, watching her break down like this just shows what all she’s actually going thru, hope you pull thru all this gurl! https://t.co/n0umC975R6

— Sneहाहाहा (@__Sn_e_ha__) October 20, 2026

Harmanpreet stepped down as the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team earlier this month. She led India for ten years in T20Is and was in charge of the ODI and Test sides since Mithali Raj stepped down as captain in 2022. Her mid-match interview on Tuesday was Harmanpreet’s first public interview since leaving captaincy.

The 36-year-old has been replaced by Smriti Mandhana as the captain of the Indian women’s team across formats. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet continues to be part of the side as a batter.