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wpl 2026 [WATCH]: Grace Harris destroyed the middle order of UP Warriors by taking important wickets of Harleen Deol and Chloe Tryon

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grace harris Gave a ball bowling masterclass for Royal Challengers Bangaloreturn the corner wpl 2026 Clash in Vadodara. During this crucial Match 18 at the Kotambi Stadium, the Australian all-rounder showcased his versatility by providing breakthroughs that derailed the team. UP Warriors Middle order.

Grace Harris destroyed the UP Warriors’ middle order by taking the wickets of Harleen Deol and Chloe Tryon.

Harris’ double wicket broke the back of the Warriors’ innings and removed the dangerous pair. Harleen Deol And chloe tryon In two separate, clinical overs. It started with the dismissal of Harleen on 11.5, who had struggled to find pace before being caught in a defensive stroke by Harris’s deceptive flight. The flighted delivery pitched low on the off-stump and went straight, catching Deol off-guard and hitting the off-stump, leaving him on 14 off 14 balls. Before the warriors could regroup,

Harris struck again at 13.2 to remove the powerful Tryon, just as the South African began to look dangerous. Seeing Triton being aggressive on the pitch, Harris wisely pulled back his length and used drift to defeat the bat completely. Triton was stuck because she was hitting the air allowing Richa Ghosh Whipping the bails for clinical stumping. Tryon was dismissed for 6 runs in 7 balls, causing a blow to UP Warriors as their primary finishers were sent back to the dugout. These two wickets in quick succession completely changed the momentum, as Harris used the Vadodara surface to blunt the opposition’s aggression.

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RCB bowlers make a comeback against UP Warriors in Vadodara

Bengaluru’s bowling unit gave a disciplined performance in the 18th match of WPL 2026. Warriors restricted to 143/8 after Smriti Mandhana Won the toss and elected to field. Warriors made a strong start with a partnership of 74 runs for the first wicket. meg lanning (41) and Deepti SharmaBut as soon as Harris was brought into attack, the game changed dramatically. Harris struck gold at 11.5, bowling Harleen for 14, before Tryon was stumped for 6 by Richa at 13.2.

These dual attacks began the collapse, as the Warriors’ middle order struggled to deal with the increasing pressure and Harris’ clever variations on the fly. Deepti was the lone warrior for the visitors, fighting back to score 55 runs in 48 balls before falling. Shreyanka Patil In the 19th over. supporting Harris, Nadine de Klerk Performed exceptionally well in the death overs, taking 4 for 22 to further reduce the scoring rate. lauren bell Provided early control, while Shreyanka took wickets at the end of the set and Deepti ensured there was no blowout at the end of the innings. Shreyanka also played a key role in the fielding, helping RCB maintain a strong hold in the second half of the innings.

Bengaluru now need 144 runs at 7.2 per over to pick up a crucial win and boost their chances of entering the finals directly. With the spinners getting some help from the surface, Harris’ figures of 2/22 could prove to be the most decisive in the first innings. The crowd at the BCA Stadium witnessed a classic tactical battle, where RCB’s ‘pragmatic’ approach, as mentioned by Mandhana at the toss, successfully neutralized a dangerous start. The Warriors now face a tough task to defend this low score and keep their slim playoff hopes alive in this crucial match.

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This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.

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