Grace Harris

Grace Harris
Grace Margaret Harris, born on September 18, 1993, is an Australian cricketer known for her versatile skills. She debuted for the Australia women’s cricket team in August 2015, marking the beginning of her international career. Harris is recognized as an all-rounder, proficient as a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler.
In domestic cricket, she represents Queensland Fire in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and plays for Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Her involvement in both leagues highlights her significance and prowess in Australian cricketing circles.
Harris shares her cricketing journey with her older sister, Laura Harris, who also represents Brisbane Heat in the WBBL. Their shared passion for the sport adds a familial aspect to their professional careers, further enriching the cricketing landscape.
Teams:
Grace Margaret Harris has been an integral part of various domestic cricket teams since the 2010/11 season. She began her domestic career with Queensland and has continued to represent them to the present day. In addition to Queensland, she played for Brisbane Heat in the 2015/16 season, then briefly joined Melbourne Renegades for the 2016/17 season before returning to Brisbane Heat from the 2017/18 season onwards.
Expanding her horizons internationally, Harris joined UP Warriorz and London Spirit in 2023, showcasing her talent and versatility on a global stage. Her journey across different domestic teams reflects her adaptability and commitment to cricket, contributing significantly to the success of various franchises throughout her career.
Grace Margaret Harris has been representing the Australian national cricket team since 2015. She made her debut in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format on August 19, 2015, against Ireland, earning cap number 40. Subsequently, Harris made her One Day International (ODI) debut on February 2, 2016, facing India, marking her cap number 129 in this format. Her international career spanned several years, with her last T20I appearance occurring on February 26, 2023, against South Africa. Similarly, her final ODI match took place on November 29, 2016, against South Africa. Throughout her tenure, Harris has been a valuable asset to the Australian national team, contributing her skills as a proficient all-rounder.
Achievements and Awards:
In a sensational display of cricketing prowess at North Sydney Oval, Brisbane Heat’s star player Grace Harris etched her name in WBBL history by delivering an extraordinary innings. Facing off against the Perth Scorchers, Harris showcased her batting brilliance by hammering an unbeaten 136 runs off a mere 59 deliveries. This remarkable performance marked her third century in the WBBL. Her innings comprised an impressive tally of 12 fours and a staggering 11 sixes, setting a new WBBL record for the most sixes in an innings. Harris’s stellar display demonstrated her exceptional skill and dominance on the cricket field, solidifying her reputation as one of the league’s premier players.
Grace Harris has secured a gold medal representing Australia in Women’s Cricket at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her talent and contribution to the success of the Australian cricket team on the international stage.
Stats:
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Grace Harris has participated in 10 matches, scoring a total of 15 runs without achieving a century or half-century. Her highest score in this format is 7 runs, with an average of 3.00. As a bowler in ODIs, she has taken 11 wickets, conceding 224 runs at an average of 20.36, with a best bowling performance of 3/31. Her economy rate stands at 3.44 runs per over.
In Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), Harris has featured in 42 matches, accumulating 408 runs with no centuries but one half-century to her credit. Her highest score in T20Is is an unbeaten 64 runs, maintaining an average of 21.47. On the bowling front in T20Is, she has claimed 9 wickets, conceding 160 runs at an average of 17.77, with a best bowling performance of 2/7. Her economy rate in T20Is is 5.51 runs per over.
Furthermore, in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Harris has participated in 6 matches, amassing 230 runs with no centuries but two half-centuries. Her highest score in the WPL is 72 runs, boasting an impressive average of 57.50 with the bat. As for her bowling in the WPL, she has taken 1 wicket, with no runs conceded, albeit from just one match, averaging 108.00 runs per wicket and maintaining an economy rate of 8.30 runs per over.
Batting Stats:

Format
Matches
Runs
Century
Half-Century
Highest Score
Average
One Day International
10
15
0
0
7*
3.00
T20 International
42
408
0
1
64*
21.47
WPL
6
230
0
2
72
57.50

Bowling Stats:

Format
Matches
Runs
Wicket
BBI
Average
Economy Rate
One Day International
10
224
11
3/31
20.36
3.44
T20 International
42
160
9
2/7
17.77
5.51
WPL
6
–
1
–
108.00
8.30