WPLWant to put our best foot forward against Delhi Capitals, says UP Warriorz star Grace Harris

By India Today Sports DeskUP Warriorz star Grace Harris wants to put her best foot forward in Wednesday’s WPL match against the formidable Delhi Capitals after scoring a scintillating 59 off 26 balls in the win against Gujarat Giants.

“The UP Warriorz have started brilliantly and our team morale is high currently. We want to keep this going and when we face the Delhi Capitals team, we want to put our best foot forward,” Harris was quoted as saying in a media release issued by the franchise.

Execution of plans will be key, according to Harris, whose big-hitting has already struck a chord with Indian fans.

“It will be a tough match no doubt, as all the teams in the competition are formidable, but having said that we are prepared for all types of situations and as a team are confident in our abilities to execute our plans properly,” Harris said.

Reflecting on the fantastic start to the tournament, she said, “Our first evening out under the lights was a fantastic one. It was quite a thrilling time.”

“The UP Warriorz were in a spot of bother for a bit, but that we were able to pull through from there was a great thing for our team. We were extremely pumped up by the end of the night.”

Harris and England’s Sophie Ecclestone put on an incredible partnership of 70 from just 26 deliveries to close out the game in the final over. UP needed 44 off the last 15 balls, but Harris insisted that she never considered thoughts of defeat.

“At no point did we think that the chase was too far out and we were always sure about going for the win, no matter the situation? It’s something that had been discussed in the team meetings as well.”