Grace Harris, the Australian all-rounder, has an aggressive approach to her game, but in Women’s Premier League (WPL) season 4, she has played with a calm assurance that only a witness can bring. At 32, the Australian player has proved herself as an asset for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). She is a player who knows exactly when to attack and how to control a game. Her performance has been exceptional especially against her former team UP Warriorz.
RCB’s fifth match of the season against UP Warriorz set the tone. RCB chasing 143 won the match smoothly in 12.1 overs, crushing UPW by nine wickets. Grace Harris was the one who anchored the chase effectively. She struck a commanding 85 off just 40 balls, an innings that combined power with perfection. 10 boundaries along with five elegant sixes, as Harris played at a strike rate of 212. It wasn’t reckless hitting, but calculated dominance, erected on sharp shot selection and confidence in her strengths.
When RCB and UP Warriorz faced each other again later in the season, in the 19th match of WPL 2026, the story repeated itself. RCB defeated UPW by 8 wickets. They chased 143 in 13.1 overs, and again, Grace Harris was at the center of it all. She produced an indeed bigger knock, forging 75 runs off 37 balls. The innings featured 13 fours and two towering sixes, and her strike rate showed an astonishing 202. UPW tried varying their lengths and pace, but Harris stayed a step ahead, hitting every shot gracefully.
These performances sit comfortably within Harris’ broader T20 record. In 54 WT20Is, she has scored 577 runs at a strike rate of 155, while also taking nine wickets. In the WPL, her impact has been equally visible. Across 30 WPL matches, she has piled up 809 runs at a strike rate of 149, including five half centuries. With the ball, she has taken 15 wickets, with her impressive numbers she has the best spell of 4 for 15, this shows her value as further than just a power megahit.
Grace Harris scores against different teams, her consistency stands out as much as her explosiveness. The numbers show a player who rarely goes into her shell, no matter the opposition. Against UP Warriorz, she produced her biggest statements. Against Mumbai Indians, she contributed 25 in the first meeting and 15 in the second fixture, innings that may not have been massive but were played with intent in crucial phases.
Against Delhi Capitals, Harris recorded scores of 9 and 1 in two outings, while against Gujarat Giants she made 17 in one match and was dismissed for 1 in another. Notably, in the latest clash against UP Warriorz on 29 January, she also chipped in with figures of 2 for 22, adding value with the ball.
Taken together, these scores reflect the reality of T20 cricket, while the big knocks against UPW grab attention, Harris’ willingness to attack in every innings and contribute across departments makes her a constant presence in RCB’s campaign, regardless of the numbers beside her name. Harris’ all-round capability adds depth to RCB’s side. As a right-hand batter, she can dominate from the launch or finish games with ruthless effectiveness. As a right-arm off-break bowler, she offers balance and control.
Playing against a former team frequently brings added pressure, but Grace Harris has handled it with remarkable clarity. Two matches against UP Warriorz, two dominant triumphs, and two match defining innings tell a simple story. Harris is in control of her game, playing with freedom and maturity. For RCB, she has come up with a foundation, dependable, destructive, and able to decide matches on her own.
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