"Was Just Really Psyched..." Grace Harris On Her Match-Winning Knock Against Gujarat Giants

06.03.2023 - 14:35 sports.ndtv.com

Australia all-rounder Grace Harris expressed that she was raring to go out and bat in UP Warriorz chase against the Gujarat Giants after her incredible knock in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Sunday.

The Aussie player stated that she had been preparing ahead of the WPL and enjoys batting with an aggressive mindset in the middle.

She also thanked her skipper Alyssa Healy and coach Jon Lewis for backing her to bat with freedom. "I was just really psyched to get out there and have a bat.

Have trained a lot. Love batting with a bit of freedom. Healy, the coach supports any decision," Harris said. The right-hand batter while reflecting on her match-winning knock and her crucial partnership with Sophie Ecclestone said, "I started poorly.

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UP Warroirz's Grace Harris (72 off 41 balls) once again set the stage on fire with her heavy-duty hitting, as the team defeated Gujarat Giants for the second consecutive time by three wickets with just one delivery to secure a place in the playoffs of the inaugural season in Mumbai on Monday. Following the win, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors have made the grade, while Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore have been eliminated from the tournament. Grace smashed the Giants attack to smithereens, hitting seven fours and four maximums in the chase of the Giants' 178/6. When she departed at 172, caught by Kim Garth of Harleen Deol, there were still seven runs to be scored for victory.

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