Chinelle Henry's Blitz Sets Historic Tone in UP Warriorz Victory; Grace Harris Shines with Hat-Trick

Mar, 4 2025

Chinelle Henry's Record-Breaking Performance

In a jaw-dropping display of talent, Chinelle Henry from UP Warriorz lit up the 2025 Women’s Premier League with one of the most explosive innings to date. Facing Delhi Capitals, Henry smashed her way into the record books by equaling the fastest fifty in WPL history. Taking only 18 balls to reach this milestone, she matched the pace set by Sophia Dunkley just two years prior.

Henry's 62-off-23 blitzkrieg was no ordinary innings. It featured a series of aggressive shots, including an impressive eight sixes and two boundaries. This extraordinary performance came at a crucial moment, as UP Warriorz found themselves struggling at 89/6. Henry stepped up to the plate at number 8, showing that even being lower down the order can't stop her from making an impact. Her knock boasted an astronomical strike rate of 270, one of the highest for batters scoring 50 or more runs in the league's history.

Team Dynamics and Key Contributions

Her partnership with Sophie Ecclestone added 57 vital runs, anchoring UP Warriorz to a competitive total of 177/9. This performance didn't just pile on the runs, but it also breathed new life into UP Warriorz's innings, setting the stage for their ultimate first victory of the season. On top of the superb individual stats, the team managed to score 73 runs in the final four overs, placing it as the second-best slog over performance in WPL history.

But the match had more than just batting fireworks. Grace Harris delivered a superb hat-trick, making her only the third player to achieve this feat in the Women's Premier League. Her bowling sealed the team's win and underscored the balance of the squad.

Henry, stepping in for Alyssa Healy, explained that her success came from rigorous range-hitting training and a clear understanding of her role under the guidance of coach Jon Lewis. This clarity and preparation are evident in her string of standout performances; her previous match saw her strike 33 runs off just 15 balls.

The combined efforts of Henry's explosive batting and Harris's clutch bowling have not just won UP Warriorz a match, but they’ve set a new standard for excellence and entertainment in the Women’s Premier League.