Tags: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, third Match,
Womens Premier League 2023
Revealed on: Mar 06, 2023
UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants by three wickets in match quantity three of the Girls’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 on the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, March 5. Batting first after profitable the toss, Gujarat put up a aggressive 169/6 on the board. They then restricted UP to 88/6 as Kim Garth claimed a five-fer. Nonetheless, Grace Harris (59 not out off 26) then launched a sensational counterattack because the Warriors went on to win the sport of the penultimate ball of the match.
Batting first, Gujarat Giants’ innings was guided by Harleen Deol, who struck seven fours in her 32-ball 46 earlier than being dismissed. Ashleigh Gardner chipped in with 25, whereas Dayalan Hemalatha scored an unbeaten 21 because the batting facet ended with an honest rating.
Defending the whole, Garth was throughout UP Warriorz. She had opposition skipper Alyssa Healy caught and bowled for 7 and likewise despatched again the opposite opener, Shweta Sehrawat for five, earlier than including the scalp of Tahlia McGrath (0).
Kiran Navgire’s half-century lifted UP’s hopes, however Garth once more put Gujarat on prime. She despatched again the set batter with a brief ball after which cleaned up Simran Shaikh (0). At 88/6, the match appeared one-way visitors. Nonetheless, Harris slammed seven fours and three sixes, two of the maximums coming within the final over bowled by Annabel Sutherland. Sophie Ecclestone additionally chipped in with 22 off 12. It was Harris who deservedly introduced up the profitable runs, launching Sutherland for a six, with one ball to spare.
Talking after her spectacular innings, participant of the match Harris stated, “I began poorly. You want to get the situations to know tips on how to play. Was grateful that Sophie motored alongside.”
On managing to elevate UP to victory, she added, “Nice feeling to complete the sport off. I really knew what I wished to do. Was getting a bit antsy when there have been so many breaks with the DRS on the finish. I used to be simply actually psyched to get on the market and have a bat. Have skilled rather a lot. Love batting with a little bit of freedom.”
Gujarat’s loss on Sunday was their second defeat in as many video games. They have been hammered by Mumbai Indians by 143 runs within the event opener.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
