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Harris Timing Was Impeccable; I Wondered What Line Or Length Could Stop Her: Mithali

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Mithali Raj reserved praise for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Grace Harris after the Australians whirlwind knock helped her side claim a top-of-the-table victory in the Womens Premier League (WPL). Harris launched an impressive attack on her previous franchise, the UP Warriorz, hitting the ball all over the DY Patil Stadium. By the time she was dismissed, scoring 85 off 40 balls, RCB needed only seven more runs to win with 50 balls left. Mithali applauded Harris' match-winning blitz and lauded her shot execution. Grace Harris set the tone right from Deepti Sharmas first over, playing through the line and taking on the quicks fearlessly. Her timing was impeccable, and the power behind every executed shot was unreal. At one point, even we commentators wondered what line or length could stop her. Set and in full flow, she went berserk, finding gaps, boundaries and sixes with complete ease wherever the ball was bowled, she said on JioStar. Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris's opening partnership propelled RCB to a top-of-the-table finish. Speaking of their partnership, she added, Grace Harris played her natural game aggressively, keeping fans on their toes with five maximums, while Smriti Mandhana played the perfect supportive role, scoring fluently through her chosen shots. As captain, Smriti will be delighted with this performance: the opening partnership, putting UPW in to bat, dismissing their top order early, and the bowlers delivering. Shed be thrilled both as a batter and leader with this complete team effort. Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris's opening partnership propelled RCB to a top-of-the-table finish. Speaking of their partnership, she added, Grace Harris played her natural game aggressively, keeping fans on their toes with five maximums, while Smriti Mandhana played the perfect supportive role, scoring fluently through her chosen shots. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The chase was one-sided. Harris and Mandhana stitched a blistering 137-run opening stand, racing to 78 in the powerplay alone. Harris decimated the UPW attack, including a 32-run over off Dottin, while Mandhana played the perfect foil. As a result, the 2024 champions cruised home with 7.5 overs to spare, underlining their batting firepower and overall dominance. Article Source: IANS