“I started poorly and I thought I was fluffing around. You need to get the conditions of the wicket and I was thankful that Sophie (Ecclestone) also motored along. Great feeling to finish over the line,” Grace stated after receiving the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
The Australian stated she was very clear in her thoughts what she needed to do after coming in at a time when the chips had been down.
Grace stated she was getting edgy with the frequent DRS referrals however was decided to go after the win.
“I knew what I wanted to do. I was getting antsy when there were so many breaks in the DRS. I was able to compose myself, but I was psyched to get the batting and score. I love batting with freedom. The coach is supportive and tells me to be free.”
She obtained an ready companion in Sophie Ecclestone and each flourished in every others’ firm.
“She (Sophie) is a clean striker, and that is a part of how well I played at the end. When Sophie got a couple away, I just ran hard. It was good. Good fun. Drinks and burgers at the end of the day,” she added.
Her captain Alyssa Healy, who might solely contribute seven runs within the chase of 170, additionally gave credit score to Grace for the carefree method through which she performed.
“Full credit to Grace and our lower order in particular. Grace is Grace, that’s the only way to describe her. She has shown the world what she can do.”
Kiran Navgire too scored a half-century (53) early on within the innings and Healy stated the Indian was “sensational”.
“She ended up taking the opportunity and making a fifty. It’s not about the internationals (players) but also the Indians. Sophie (Ecclestone) and Deepti (Sharma) were sensational and hopefully, we can tidy things up in the next match,” added Healy.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com