Harris shines as Australia strangle Sri Lanka batters

Australian all-rounder Grace Harris held a spectacular catch and took  two wickets as Sri Lanka struggled in a top-of-the-table Women’s T20  World Cup clash at St George’s Park in Gqeberha yesterday.  Sri Lanka were restricted to 112 for eight after being sent in to bat in overcast conditions. 

Harris ran from mid-on and took a diving catch off Ellyse Perry to  end an aggressive innings by Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu (16)  to effect Australia’s first breakthrough with the total on 30. AFP

Sri Lanka: 112 for 8 in 20 overs (H. Samarawickrama 34, V. Gunaratne 24, M. Schutt 4-24, G. Harris 2-7, E. Perry 1-14, G. Wareham 1-20) 
Australia: 113 in 15.5 overs A. Healy 54*, B. Mooney 56*)