WPL 2023: Focus on ‘finisher’ Grace Harris as Warriorz takes on Capitals

When UP Warriorz squares off towards Delhi Capitals on the Brabourne Stadium on Tuesday, each groups shall be hoping to repair their weaker hyperlinks forward of the playoffs.

Both Capitals and the Warriorz have sealed their spots within the final three, with a recreation to spare, and a quite inconsequential group-league fixture will give the edges a possibility to verify their bench power and open a window for some experiments.

However, the main target will as soon as once more be on Grace Harris, who got here up with a cultured 72 towards the Gujarat Giants on Monday, to seal a playoff berth for the UP outfit. Being one of many key gamers for the Warriorz, the Aussie power-hitter was unnoticed for just a few video games after her half-century gave the group a profitable begin to the event.

But coming again into the XI at a vital juncture of the event, she has stamped her class with essential knocks of 46, 39 and 72 to bolster the group’s center order. Her efforts haven’t solely assured the group of a berth within the knockouts, however have additionally earned reward from team-mates.

“She’s been unbelievable. It goes to show how good she has been in situations like that,” Sophie Ecclestone mentioned on Monday.

“I know she didn’t make it to the end tonight but I think she put us in the winning position. She’s so calm and collected and she knows what she’s doing. She’s cemented her place in the side and I am happy for her…” the England all-rounder mentioned about Harris.

Coming in at a time when the group was struggling at 39 for 3, Harris cast a vital 78-run stand with compatriot Tahlia McGrath and finally paved the best way for Warriorz’ three-wicket win towards the Giants.

“With short boundaries and a quick outfield, I knew we were always in the game. I was a bit scratchy at the start but I found my range later,” Harris informed broadcasters, earlier than including with a smile: “I like to finish game.”

And because the playoffs nears, Warriorz, too, would need Harris to complete video games in her personal method; in her personal type!