Mithali Raj hails Chinelle Henry's match-winning 62 against Delhi Capitals
What's the story
Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj has praised West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry for her brilliant performance in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). Henry's aggressive batting helped the UP Warriorz clinch their first victory this season, in the form of a 33-run win over the Delhi Capitals on Saturday. "She backed herself to play those aggressive shots," Raj said during a JioHotstar interview, highlighting Henry's fearless approach to the game. Here's more.
Match-winning performance
Henry's power-packed knock propels UP Warriorz to victory
Henry delivered a game-changing performance, scoring a quickfire 62 off 23 balls, including two fours and eight sixes. This helped the Warriorz set a challenging target of 178 for the Capitals. "At that stage, with six or seven wickets already down, she knew there was nothing to lose. She decided to go big and play her natural game, showcasing that signature West Indian flair" Raj said.
Stellar performance
Henry's all-round brilliance seals UP Warriorz's 1st WPL win
Apart from her batting prowess, Henry also shone with the ball by getting rid of Marizanne Kapp. Her all-round performance was instrumental to Warriorz's first win of the WPL season. The match witnessed Capitals taking an early advantage after choosing to bowl first and restricting UP Warriorz to 89/6 in the 14th over. However, Henry's explosive knock turned the tide in her team's favor.
Run chase
Delhi Capitals's run chase falls short against UP Warriorz
Despite a fighting half-century from Jemimah Rodrigues, the Delhi Capitals were folded for 144 in their chase of 178. The Warriorz's bowling attack was led by Kranti Goud and Grace Harris, both claiming four wickets each. Notably, Harris also recorded a brilliant hat-trick in the match. For her outstanding all-round performance, Henry was awarded the Player of the Match. This victory lifted the Warriorz from the bottom to fourth place on the points table.
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Chinelle Henry replaces injured Alyssa Healy at UP Warriorz
The UP Warriorz signed Henry in their squad as a replacement for the injured Alyssa Healy. This comes after Healy, also the captain of Australia and UPW, was declared unfit for the tournament. Meanwhile, Henry entered the tournament with some impressive recent performances under her belt.