WPL 2023, UPW vs GG: Grace Harris The Hero As UP Warriorz Beat Gujarat Giants By 3 Wickets - In Pics

Fifties from Kiran Navgire and Grace Harris helped UP Warriorz clinched a hard fought last-over three-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) campaign opener at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. In chase of 170 runs, UP Warriorz got off to a bad possible start as Australia's all-rounder ran through the top order, dismissing skipper Alyssa Healy (7), Shweta Sehrawat (5) and world's number one T20I batter Tahlia McGrath (0) cheaply. UP were reduced to 20/3 in three overs. Kiran Navgire and Deepti Sharma helped UP move through the remainder of the powerplay without any further damage. Grace Harris brought her fifty in just 25 balls, consisting of seven fours and two sixes. Grace finished the match with a six, taking her team across the finishing line with a ball to go. UP finished at 175/7 in 19.5 overs, with Grace Harris (59*) and Sophie Ecclestone (22*).

Updated: 06 Mar 2023 10:23 am

WPL 2023: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Photo: PTI/Shashank Parade

UP Warriorz players Grace Harris and Sophie Ecclestone celebrate thier victory against the Gujarat Giants during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

Gujarat Giants bowler Kimberley Garth celebrates the wicket of UP Warriorz player Kiran Navgire during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz player Kiran Navgire celebrates his half century against the Gujarat Giants during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

Gujarat Giants bowler Kimberley Garth celebrate the wicket of UP Warriorz player Tahlia McGrath during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz players celebrate the wicket of Gujarat Giants player Harleen Deol during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz bowler Deepti Sharma celebrates the wicket of Gujarat Giants player Ashleigh Gardner during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

Gujarat Giants player Harleen Deol plays a shot against the UP Warriorz during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz bowler Sophie Ecclestone celebrates the wicket of Gujarat Giants player S Meghna during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz players celebrate the wicket of Gujarat Giants player S Meghna during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz players celebrate the wicket of Gujarat Giants player Sophia Dunkley during the Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.