Grace Harris 85 Guides RCB to 9-Wicket WPL Win

Grace Harris delivered a blistering 85 runs off 40 balls to propel Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match on Monday, January 12, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Chasing a target of 144, RCB's opening pair of Harris and captain Smriti Mandhana forged a dominant 137-run stand that dismantled UP Warriorz's bowling attack. Harris, the Australian allrounder, raced to the season's fastest half-century in just 22 balls, smashing 10 fours and five sixes in an innings that showcased explosive power-hitting. She set the tone early, particularly in the sixth over bowled by Deandra Dottin, where she plundered 32 runs, including three sixes and three fours after a no-ball free hit. Harris continued her assault against leg-spinner Asha Sobhana, adding 17 runs in another over, as RCB reached their century in 7.5 overs, the second-fastest team hundred in WPL history.

Mandhana complemented Harris's aggression with an elegant unbeaten 47 off 32 balls, featuring nine boundaries. The partnership came to an end when Harris was dismissed by Shikha Pandey with just seven runs needed, but Mandhana and...