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Grace Harris Played Her Natural Game Aggressively, Keeping Fans On Their Toes”- Mithali Raj
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hit top spot marked by standout individual performances against UP Warriorz in the TATA WPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Match Centre Live’, JioStar experts Mithali Raj, Reema Malhotra and Saba Karim discussed Grace Harris blitz, Shreyanka Patil’s comeback smarts, and the MI-GG blockbuster preview.
Speaking on Match Centre Live, JioStar expert Mithali Raj applauded Grace Harris match-winning blitz:
“Grace Harris set the tone right from Deepti Sharma’s 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.”
On Smriti Mandhana-Grace Harris opening stand that powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a top-of-the-table finish:
“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. She’d be thrilled both as a batter and leader with this complete team effort.”
Speaking on Match Centre Live, JioStar expert Reema Malhotra hailed Shreyanka Patil’s match-turning performance:
“That was a poor shot from Litchfield—trying to hit an off-stump ball over mid-on off a slower delivery. Shreyanka Patil is a street-smart cricketer who uses the crease brilliantly, varying angles from over and around the wicket. She nails yorkers as a spinner, bowls bouncers, and has the full package of variations with the heart to execute them. After missing last season through injury, this is her comeback stage, she’ll make it count.”
Speaking on Match Centre Live, JioStar expert Saba Karim previewed the upcoming blockbuster clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants:
“Mumbai Indians look better balanced right now. Gujarat Giants have squeezed out wins, leaning heavily on a strong batting line-up led by Sophie Devine and Ashleigh Gardner, but their bowling feels a bit light. MI is the complete package across departments, making this a crucial encounter, I expect them to come out on top.”
