UP vs GG Women WPL 2023 Highlights: Grace Harris helps UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants by 3 wickets in a thriller

Australian all-rounder Grace Harris played an inspired innings as she guided UP Warriorz to a thrilling three-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League on Sunday. Chasing 170 for victory, the Warriorz were in dire straits at 88 for six, but Harris (59 n.o. of 26 balls) and Sophie Ecclestone (22 n.o.) changed the complexion, unleashing a flurry of fours and sixes as they helped the team eke out a memorable win.

19:01 (IST) Mar 05

TOSS TIME! Gujarat Giants opt to bat first

Gujarat Giants stand-in skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and decided to bat first against UP Warriorz at DY Patil Stadium.

19:01 (IST) Mar 05

TOSS - The two captains walk out and it's Sneh Rana leading Gujarat. And, the flip of the coin lands in her favour as well. Gujarat have elected to BAT first.

18:52 (IST) Mar 05

Pitch Report

"The deck has nice, green coverage of grass. You need to hit the right areas, because this looks like a good batting surface."

18:49 (IST) Mar 05

* In the first match of the day, Delhi Capitals crushed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 60 runs

18:44 (IST) Mar 05

UPDATE: Gujarat Giants captain Beth Mooney, who twisted her ankle in the opener against Mumbai Indians and was forced to retire hurt, is taking rest today.

18:35 (IST) Mar 05

Gujarat Giants will be hurt after the thrashing by Mumbai Indians on Saturday, and they'll be looking forward to putting up a better show against the UP Warriorz tonight.

18:25 (IST) Mar 05

We have a good mix of experience and youth along with ability and look forward to putting on a show for our fans. We are here to win and be ruthless in our brand of cricket.

UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy

18:14 (IST) Mar 05

UP skipper Alyssa Healy has made no bones about the fact that she wants her team to play a 'ruthless' brand of cricket. And it would be a great opportunity for them, playing against a side down and wounded.

17:59 (IST) Mar 05

Gujarat Giants have arrived in the stadium

🤜🧡🤛 #UPvGG #TATAWPL #BringItOn #GujaratGiants https://t.co/yCbkjOqLMZ
— Gujarat Giants (@GujaratGiants) 1678018973000

17:44 (IST) Mar 05

It's just the start, some of the players soak it up early, some will take time (on players getting ready at this level). A learning curve for us and we'll come back strongly... This was just the first match, we need to keep our heads high, we have players who have done well at the domestic level and we'll certainly look to comeback stronger tomorrow.

Sneh Rana, vice-captain Gujarat Giants, after defeat vs MI

17:32 (IST) Mar 05

After the opener against Mumbai Indians, Sneh Rana, who could lead the Gujarat Giants today, has emphasised on the need to keep the chin up.

17:20 (IST) Mar 05

Gujarat might also be without their captain Beth Mooney, who left the field injured and retired hurt in the opening game at the same stadium.

17:19 (IST) Mar 05

Gujarat Giants suffered a morale-shattering defeat against Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener, and Alyssa Healy-led UP Warriorz will look to take advantage of it.

17:13 (IST) Mar 05

Gujarat Giants will play their second game today against UP Warriorz, who are playing their first in WPL.

17:11 (IST) Mar 05

The inaugural edition of the WPL kicked off on Saturday with the Mumbai Indians thrashing the Gujarat Giants by a massive margin of 143 runs.

17:10 (IST) Mar 05

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Match No. 3 of the inaugural Women's Premier League between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants at DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai.