The UP Warriorz had a memorable night at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, securing a commanding 33-run victory over the Delhi Capitals. Led by Deepti Sharma, the team delivered a stellar all-round performance, with Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, and young pacer Kranti Goud playing crucial roles in the win. Chinelle Henry was named Player of the Match for her explosive batting display.
In the match, Henry smashed a stunning half-century in just 18 balls, equalling the record for the fastest fifty in WPL history. Meanwhile, Grace Harris and Kranti Goud had amazing day with the ball, taking four wickets each.
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Grace Harris Picks third hat-trick in WPL history
Harris sealed the victory in style by claiming a hat-trick in the final over, marking only the third hat-trick in WPL history and the second for the UP Warriorz. Previously, Deepti Sharma had achieved this feat against Delhi Capitals in Season 2.
After the match, Harris expressed her excitement about the team’s performance. “The UP Warriorz are enjoying their time and loving the WPL. Hopefully, this win against the Delhi Capitals turns the tide for us. Interestingly, I was joking in the bowlers’ meeting before the game that I was going to take a hat-trick.”
Henry, who was brought into the squad as a replacement for the injured Alyssa Healy, continued her excellent form in the tournament.
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‘She made batting look very easy on a wicket that wasn’t the easiest’ – Grace Harris
“Chinelle’s brilliant batting was outstanding to watch, and she was hitting it very cleanly, which helped us get some momentum and also a winning score. She made batting look very easy on a wicket that wasn’t the easiest, and it is fantastic to see her doing so well. She is a very good striker of the ball and has a clean swing. She is fantastic around our group.”
Harris also lauded young pacer Kranti Goud for her match-winning spell and said, “Kranti is a fantastic bowler, a very determined and strong character, who has impressed us all. Dismissing the likes of Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Jess Jonassen isn’t easy, and she had a very big role to play in the win for us. I am manifesting more wickets for her in the WPL.”
Looking ahead, UP Warriorz will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Smriti Mandhana, on Monday.
