Twitter reactions: Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Harris lead UP Warriorz to clinical win over Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024

In an exciting clash between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants Women in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was a display of exceptional performances by Sophie Ecclestone and Grace Harris that stole the spotlight.

Sophie Ecclestone sizzles with the ball

The UP Warriorz, led by their brilliant bowler Ecclestone, showcased a dominant performance in the field after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Ecclestone’s precise bowling line and length troubled the Gujarat Giants Women’s batting lineup, claiming three crucial wickets for just 20 runs in her spell of 4 overs. Her ability to extract turn and variation kept the opposition batters in check throughout their innings.

Grace Harris leads UP Warriorz over the finish line

In response to Gujarat Giants Women’s competitive total of 142/5, the UP Warriorz mounted a formidable chase, powered by an outstanding batting display from Harris. The dynamic all-rounder showcased her prowess with the bat, smashing an impressive 60 runs off just 33 deliveries. Harris’s innings was adorned with elegant strokes, including nine boundaries and two towering sixes, as she led her team from the front with a breathtaking display of power-hitting.

Despite the efforts of the Gujarat Giants Women bowlers, including Tanuja Kanwar‘s two wickets for 23 runs, they were unable to contain the onslaught led by Harris. Her aggressive yet calculated approach to batting proved to be the difference-maker as the UP Warriorz secured a convincing six-wicket victory with 26 balls to spare.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

Grace Harris is now the orange cap holder and also the Player of the Match from tonight’s #UPWvGG clash 😎👏

Scorecard 💻📱https://t.co/4LUKvUMAOB #TATAWPL | #UPWvGG | @UPWarriorz | @189Grace pic.twitter.com/wzAjMG8sdN

— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 1, 2024

WINNNNNN! pic.twitter.com/pTxlzLCTfC

— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) March 1, 2024

Grace Harris is now the orange cap holder of WPL 2024. pic.twitter.com/h8wAhtcC5l

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 1, 2024

Sophie Ecclestone in WPL :

Innings – 13
Wickets – 22
Average – 15.6
Economy – 6.63.

What a staggering numbers – the best spinner in Women Cricket for a reason✅#INDvENG #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTest #HBLPSL9 #PSL2024 #WPL2024 pic.twitter.com/XqWgoBGhgu

— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl) March 1, 2024

Sophie Ecclestone is all chilled out until she starts conceding runs/has misfields or catches dropped off her bowling.

She then loses her shit & becomes a moody-mean individual.😂

— Jeet Vachharajani (Women’s Cricket) (@Jeetv27WC) March 1, 2024

6 wicket wins everywhere today!#WPL #BPL #AFGvIRE pic.twitter.com/NEhPu8araq

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 1, 2024

Grace Harris in WPL:

59*(26), 46(32), 39(28), 72(41), 14(12), 38(23), 17(18), 38*(17), 60*(33).

Innings – 9
Runs – 383
Average – 63.88
Strike rate – 166.65

She’s the Best Batter in WPL history – She’s just phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/5qnwsCB4Hn

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 1, 2024

Grace Harris steers UP Warriorz to victory!

Scorecard: https://t.co/M27ewXEsSb #cricket #WPL2024 #WPL #T20 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/hkPmWJysTI

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 1, 2024