UP Warriorz defeated Gujarat Giants by 3 wickets in their first match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023.
Chasing 170 runs to win, UP completed the task in 19.5 overs, with Grace Harris playing a blinder in the last phase of the game. She was named the Player of the Match for scoring 59 not out off 26 balls with the help of 7 fours and 3 sixes.
For Giants, Kim Garth took 5 wickets. However, she became the first player to take a five-wicket haul in a losing cause across all Women’s T20 franchise leagues.
Earlier, GG scored 169/6 in 20 overs. Harleen Deol (46), Ashleigh Gardner (25), Sabbhineni Meghana (24) and Dayalan Hemalatha (21 not out) made vital contributions.
Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone took two wickets each for UP.
Meanwhile, apart from Harris, Sophie Ecclestone (22 not out) and Kiran Navgire (53) were also instrumental with the bat for the winners.