Harris 59 not out seals UP Warriorz last over win vs Gujarat Giants

Earlier, Gujarat Giants pace bowler Kim Garth (5/36) had brought Gujarat Giants at the doorsteps of victory with a five-wicket haul by reducing the Warriorz to 88

Grace Harris pumped after scoring a boundary during the WPL 2023 match against Gujarat Giants. (WPL/Twitter)

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Australian all-rounder Grace Harris played an inspired innings as she guided UP Warriorz to a thrilling three-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League, here on Sunday.

Chasing 170 for victory, the Warriorz were in dire straits at 88 for six, but Harris (59 n.o. of 26 balls) and Sophie Ecclestone (22 n.o.) changed the complexion, unleashing a flurry of fours and sixes as they helped the team eke out a memorable win.

Earlier, Gujarat Giants pace bowler Kim Garth (5/36) had brought Gujarat Giants at the doorsteps of victory with a five-wicket haul by reducing the Warriorz to 88 for 6.

𝑩̶𝒂̶𝒕̶ 𝒇̶𝒊̶𝒓̶𝒔̶𝒕̶,̶ 𝒘̶𝒊̶𝒏̶ 𝒕̶𝒉̶𝒆̶ 𝒎̶𝒂̶𝒕̶𝒄̶𝒉̶

Grace Harris is the new trend 🏆#UPWarriorzUttarDega #WPL pic.twitter.com/Bg7ZaBFgpC

— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) March 5, 2023

But Harris singlehandedly turned to game on its head to seal the win in the penultimate ball.

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Brief scores: Gujarat Giants 169/6 in 20 overs (Harleen Deol 46, Ashleigh Gardner 25; Sophie Ecclestone 2/25, Deepti Sharma 2/27).

UP Warriorz: 175/7 in 19.5 overs (Kiran Navgire 53, Grace Harris 59 n.o.; Kim Garth 5/36)

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