Four years ago in England, Harlen Deol made headlines worldwide for a jaw -leaving catch, which went viral and made it a night sensation. It was a moment of magic that earned praise from cricket legends and fans. Now, on 16 July, 2025, Harlen Deol has once again made the headlines in England, but for all wrong reasons.
In the first ODI between India and England at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton, Harlen was ready for a big innings. Chasing a target of 259, she formed a concrete partnership and was comfortably helping the India Cruise at 102 for 2 in the 22nd over. But then a moment filled with a brain came where she bizarrely ran out and left the Bowl Stadium daily.
Harlein Deol’s brain-dreaded fans and cricket experts shocked
On the fourth ball of the over, Harlen tapped the Charlie Dean Ball towards the on-side and quickly called for a single. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur responded from the other end. Everything seemed under control because Harlen sprayed the end of the non-strayer.
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England’s Davidson Richards collected the ball deeply and threw a bullet towards the stump. At first glance, it seemed that Harlen had easily built his ground. But when the replay came in, everyone, including the commentators, was left speechless.
Although Harlen’s bat had clearly crossed the crease before the stump broke, but it was not touching the ground. Both his bat and legs were in the air in that exact moment. Therefore, by the rules of cricket, he was run out by the third umpire.
Very, very poor cricket really: Mark Butcher
Harlen Deol could not believe this, and the Indian fans were surprised at such a rare and unfortunate dismissal, which slammed the Indian cricketer for his poor sports awareness. This was one of the strange moments in cricket where rules do not show any kindness. In the first ODI against England, Harlen Deol’s bizarre run-out criticized the commentary box.
Former England batsman Mark Bachar called Deol’s attempt on live commentary “dirty” and “extraordinaryly bad cricket”. “He must be relaxed,” the butcher said when the umpire gave the decision to the third umpire.
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After the announcement of the decision, the butcher said, “It is as dirty as it happens. Very, very poor cricket can really. Harlen Deol can barely believe it, but she only blames herself. She is very extraordinary. It is quite extraordinary. She did not take her bat to the ground. She did not find behind his feet. He was not a meter behind those things.
Direct hit. Went.
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– England Cricket (@NglandCrick) 16 July, 2025
IND-W vs Eng-W 1st ODI Match Highlight
Speaking of the match, England opted to bat first, but Kranti Goud hit twice in the first four overs. Nat Skiver-Bunt (41) and Emma Lamb (39) stabilized their innings, while Sophia Dunkle scored the top with a solid 83. Davidson-Richards (53) and Sophie Aclestone’s Quick 23* helped England’s Post 258/6 on board in the first OD.
India had mixed moments, but Deepti Sharma scored 62 runs 64 directed him to win four wickets with 10 balls against England. Jemimah Rodrigues added a valuable 48, and Charlie Dean took 2 wickets for England. India won four wickets in 48.2 overs and now led the series 1-0.
