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Women’s T20 League 2023: Top 5 Fielders to Watch out for
The first edition of the Women’s T20 League brings a different enthusiasm among fans as it marks great opportunities for all the Women cricketers around the world and especially for the youngsters as we have already seen in the Indian T20 League over the years.
However, with batting and bowling, there is another department where the team try to work more. Taking crucial catches and saving some runs on the boundary line can make a difference between two teams. So, here we will take a look at five fielders to watch out for in the Women’s T20 League.
1. Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry (Source – Twitter)
The star Australian all-rounder has demonstrated her ability with both the bat and the ball.But her fielding skills are also great, as she never hesitates to dive and save crucial runs for the team. Perry recently showed the same during the semifinal clash against India in the Women’s 20-20 World Cup 2023.
The Bangalore-based franchise secured her services for the upcoming season of the Women’s T20 League. The fans can witness some great fielding efforts and spectacular catches from the star all-rounder.
2. Harleen Deol
Harleen Deol (Source – Twitter)
Indian middle-order batter Harleen Deol took one of the most memorable and spectacular catches in the history of women’s cricket against England in a T20I match in 2021. Harleen jumped to take the catch at the boundary. She threw the ball in the air before crossing the boundary, jumped back in, and dived forward to complete the catch.
The 24-year-old batter was signed by the Gujarat-based franchise at a base price of INR 40 lakh. It’d be interesting to watch her on the field.
3. Ashleigh Gardener
Ashleigh Gardener, the world’s top-ranked T20I allrounder, is another Australian player on the list who can take difficult catches and bring the team back into the game.Gardener was roped in by Gujarat at a whopping price of INR 3.2 crore and named the captain as well.
Meanwhile, the star all-rounder recently broke many Indian hearts as she was named the player of the match in the semifinal against India in the World Cup. She had a fiery inning, scoring 31 runs off just 18 balls and later taking two wickets.
4. Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone (Source – Twitter)
The no. 1 ranked T20I bowler in the world, Sophie Ecclestone, took some blinders in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. Ecclestone has taken many spectacular catches on her own bowling. She was also the highest wicket-taker in the World Cup.
The star English bowler was signed by the UP-based franchise for INR 1.80 crore. She is also known for breaking crucial partnerships in the middle overs of the innings with both the ball and her fielding capabilities.
5. Grace Harris
Grace Harris (Source – Twitter)
The Australian all-rounder has limited experience in the shorter version of the game, but her bowling and athleticism on the field can be game changers for any team. Recently, in a match against Sri Lanka in the Women’s 20-20 World Cup 2023, Harris grabbed a stunning catch from the mid-on region as she came flying into her right like a superwoman to affect the dismissal.
UP signed Harris for INR 75 lakhs in the auction; she might get direct entry into the playing XI as she can play some handy knocks with the bat, provide economical overs with the ball, and save some crucial runs on the field as well.