Grace Harris Triumphs Over Sister Laura as Surrey Clinches Women's T20 Blast Title

In a thrilling family showdown, Grace Harris led Surrey to victory in the inaugural Women's T20 Blast final at The Oval, defeating her sister Laura Harris's Warwickshire Bears. Grace's explosive 63* off 33 balls, featuring seven fours and two sixes, anchored Surrey's successful chase of 154, achieving the target with 20 balls to spare. Her performance was complemented by Sophia Dunkley (23 off 13) and Kira Chathli (16* off 9), who contributed to the chase's momentum.

Earlier, Warwickshire posted 153/9, with Laura Harris contributing a rapid 25 off 11 balls. Grace expressed mixed emotions about facing her sister, stating, "I was a bit nervous... you want her to do well but you still want to win." She added, "I'm happy she got out when she did because it could have been a 180-chase if she'd hung on."

Surrey's bowlers set the stage for the chase, with Phoebe Franklin's figures of 2/16 and a crucial run-out of Georgia Davis. Grace lauded Franklin's all-round contributions, highlighting her consistent impact with both bat and ball throughout the tournament.

This victory marks Surrey's first Women's T20 Blast title, showcasing their dominance in the competition's inaugural season.

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