WPL 2023, GGT vs UPW: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Full Awards List, Player of the Match

WPL 2023: UP Warriorz (UPW) defeated Gujarat Giants (GGT) by three wickets in a last-over thriller at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Powered by an unbeaten 59 runs off 26 balls from Grace Harris, UP chased down 53 in the last three overs despite stuttering to 88/6 at one stage of their first match in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Batting first, Gujarat Giants posted 169/6 in 20 overs. Harleen Deol top-scored for Gujarat with 46 off 32. Dayalan Hemalatha also chipped in with unbetaen 21 off 13.

GGT vs UPW WPL 2023 Full List of Awards:

Here is the complete list of awards from the WPL 2023 match between GGT and UPW.

Powerful Striker of the Match: UP Warriorz (UPW) all-rounder Grace Harris got the award for hitting three sixes which proved pivotal during her team's thrilling last-over win versus Gujarat Giants (GGT).

Player of the Match:

Grace Harris was the Player of the Match for her match-winning unbeaten 59 off just 26 balls. The 29-year-old struck seven fours and three sixes as she helped her team recover from 88 for six while chasing 170 against Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Grace finished off the match with a six.

"I started poorly and I thought I was fluffing around. You need to get the conditions of the wicket and I was thankful that Sophie also motored along. Great feeling to finish over the line. I knew what I wanted to do. I was getting antsy when there were so many breaks in the DRS. I was able to compose myself, but I was psyched to get the batting and score. I love batting with freedom. The coach is supportive and tells me to be free. [On Ecclestone] She is a clean striker, and that is a part of how well I played at the end. When Sophie got a couple away, I just ran hard. It was good. [On DRS] There was a little bit of confusion when the umpire said the DRS was down. But no hassle, good fun. Drinks and burgers at the end of the day," Grace said after receiving the award.

Captains' Words:

Here is what the captains said after the match.

Sneh Rana (GGT):

"Disappointed with the loss but proud of how the girls fought after the match last evening. Kim's last over, a lot of boundaries came in that and we lost our way. The girls played a fantastic knock. I am proud of the girls but disappointed with the result. I enjoyed my leadership. I enjoy being the leader. The responsibility comes on your shoulders. You have the time to show your leadership. The girls fought very hard. Whenever the team needs me, I will do my best. [Dew] The dew plays a major role when we bowled second. But that's how it is."

Alyssa Healy (UPW):

"Full credit to Grace and our lower order in particular. Grace is Grace, that's the only way to describe her. She has shown the world what she can do. [On Navgire] Kiran was sensational. She ended up taking the opportunity and making a fifty. It's not about the internationals but also the Indians. Sophie and Deepti were sensational and hopefully, we can tidy things up in the next match. [On Sehrawat] Shweta's first experience but we might have to call a bit loudly. We are going to celebrate, and on we go for Delhi."

WPL 2023: Grace Harris slams 59 off 26 as UP Warriorz stun Gujarat Giants in last-over thriller

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