Nasser Hussain Urges Harmanpreet Kaur to Channel Alyssa Healy’s Big Game Brilliance
Nasser Hussain has emphasized the need for Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur to rise to the occasion in crucial matches, similar to the performance of Alyssa Healy in the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025. Kaur’s recent performances have been less than stellar, contributing to India’s struggles in the middle order.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Performance in the World Cup
In the tournament so far, Harmanpreet has played four matches, scoring a total of 71 runs, with her highest score being just 22. In contrast, Alyssa Healy leads the run-getters list with an impressive 294 runs, including two centuries in her last two outings.
Expectations from Harmanpreet Kaur
During a discussion at the JioHotstar Press Room before the India versus England match, Hussain expressed his expectation for Kaur to deliver results on the big stage. “Harmanpreet has a fantastic World Cup record. I expect her to step up in the coming games,” he said.
India’s Batting Depth
In addition to focusing on Kaur, Hussain mentioned that India is not overly reliant on their opening pair, Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana. They have scored 180 and 134 runs, respectively, yet the team has depth beyond its openers.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 71 runs in 4 matches
- Alyssa Healy: 294 runs in 4 matches, 2 centuries
- Pratika Rawal: 180 runs
- Smriti Mandhana: 134 runs
Harleen Deol’s Form
Hussain acknowledged Harleen Deol’s commendable consistency, promoting a balanced view of players’ performance. He cautioned against making direct comparisons of strike rates, as different batting positions yield varying statistics. “Be careful when comparing strike rates; middle-order batters face different challenges compared to openers,” he stated.
The clash between India and England is set for Sunday, October 19, 2025, and expectations will be high for Kaur to channel the big-game brilliance exhibited by Alyssa Healy.
