Watch: Harleen Deol involved in cricket's most shocking run-out after sloppy act, gets BLASTED

Four years ago in England, Harleen Deol made headlines across the world for a jaw-dropping catch that went viral and made her an overnight sensation. It was a moment of magic that earned praise from cricket legends and fans. Now, on July 16, 2025, Harleen Deol has once again found herself in the spotlight in England, but for all the wrong reasons.

In the first ODI between India and England at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton, Harleen was looking set for a big innings. Chasing a target of 259, she had built a solid partnership and was helping India cruise comfortably at 102 for 2 in the 22nd over. But then came a brain-fade moment where she bizarrely ran out and left the Rose Bowl Stadium stunned.

Harleen Deol’s brain-fade leaves fans and cricket experts shocked

On the fourth ball of the over, Harleen 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 as Harleen sprinted towards the non-striker’s end.

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England’s Davidson Richards collected the ball from the deep and unleashed a bullet throw towards the stumps. At first glance, it looked like Harleen had easily made her ground. But when the replays came in, everyone, including the commentators, was left speechless.

However, Harleen’s bat had clearly crossed the crease before the stumps were broken, but it wasn’t touching the ground. Her bat and foot were both in the air at that exact moment. So, by the rules of cricket, she was given run out by the third umpire.

Very, very poor cricket indeed: Mark Butcher

Harleen Deol couldn’t believe it, and Indian fans were shocked over such a rare and unfortunate dismissal, slamming the Indian cricketer for her poor game awareness. It was just one of those strange moments in cricket where the rules show no mercy. Harleen Deol’s bizarre run-out in the first ODI against England sparked criticism in the commentary box.

Former England batter Mark Butcher called Deol’s effort “sloppy” and “extraordinarily poor cricket” on live commentary. “She should be in comfortably,” said Butcher when the umpire referred the decision to the third umpire.

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After the decision was announced, Butcher noted, “That is as sloppy as it gets. Very, very poor cricket indeed. Harleen Deol can barely believe it, but she's only got herself to blame. That is quite extraordinary. She didn't ground her bat, didn't get her feet in. She should've been a meter behind the crease had she done either of those things. England can't believe their luck.”

Direct hit. GONE.

ADR, quick hands 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hYCaSlcbCv

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 16, 2025

IND-W vs ENG-W 1st ODI Match Highlight

Speaking about the match, England opted to bat first but faced early trouble as Kranti Goud struck twice in the first four overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt (41) and Emma Lamb (39) steadied their innings, while Sophia Dunkley top-scored with a solid 83. Davidson-Richards (53) and Sophie Ecclestone’s quick 23* helped England post 258/6 on the board in the ongoing first ODI.

India had mixed moments, but Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 62 off 64 guided them to a four-wicket win with 10 balls to spare against England. Jemimah Rodrigues added a valuable 48, and Charlie Dean took 2 wickets for England. India won by four wickets in 48.2 overs and now lead the series 1–0.