By Deepti Sharma’s Heroics Propel UP Warriorz to a Thrilling Victory over Delhi Capitals
Deepti Sharma’s outstanding all-round performance led UP Warriorz to a nail-biting one-run win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Deepti’s contributions with both bat and ball were crucial in securing the victory and keeping UP Warriorz’ WPL 2024 campaign on track.
Batting at No. 3, Deepti anchored the innings after an early wicket, forming a crucial partnership with Alyssa Healy. She scored a patient 59 runs, guiding her team to a competitive total on a challenging pitch. Despite wickets falling around her, Deepti managed to find boundaries and keep the scoreboard moving.
In the chase, Delhi Capitals struggled to accelerate, with UP Warriorz’ spinners bowling tight lines. Meg Lanning provided some momentum with a brisk 60, but Deepti’s bowling proved decisive. She picked up four wickets, including a crucial hat-trick in the final over, to seal the win for UP Warriorz.
Delhi Capitals’ lower order fought hard, but fell agonizingly short of the target, finishing one run shy of UP Warriorz’ total. The match was a thrilling contest, showcasing Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance and UP Warriorz’ fighting spirit.
Brief Scores: UP Warriorz 138/8 in 20 overs (Deepti Sharma 59, Alyssa Healy 29; Radha Yadav 2-16, Titas Sadhu 2-23) beat Delhi Capitals 137 in 19.5 overs (Meg Lanning 60, Jemimah Rodrigues 17; Deepti Sharma 4-19, Grace Harris 2-8) by 1 run
