WPL, UP vs GG: Grace Harris stars as UP Warriorz register a thrilling three-wicket win against Gujarat Giants

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A stunning knock from Australian all-rounder Grace Harris (59 not out off 26 balls) powered UP Warriorz to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in a last-over thriller at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Chasing a challenging 170-run target, Warriorz were almost out of the hunt, tottering at 105 for 7 in the 16th over. It was then Harris was joined in the middle by Sophie Ecclestone (22* off 12) and the duo turned the match upside down with an unbeaten 70-run partnership in just 4.1 overs.

As it happened: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants

Needing 19 off the final over, bowled by Annabel Sutherland, Harris kept her team in the hunt by hitting the first ball over the mid-wicket for a six. A four two balls later changed the scenario to 6 off 3 balls for the Warriorz. Harris then levelled the score with another four off the fourth ball, before taking her team home in style with a six as they chased down the target with a ball to spare.

Pacer Kim Garth (5 for 36), who joined Gujarat as replacement of Deandra Dottin, produced two stunning overs to put Gujarat in the driver's seat before Harris-Ecclestone stand took the game away from them.

(With inputs from agencies)

 

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