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Deepti Sharma Shines with Hat-Trick as UP Warriorz Edge Out Delhi Capitals in Women’s Premier League
In a thrilling Women’s Premier League encounter, Deepti Sharma led the UP Warriorz to a nail-biting victory over the Delhi Capitals at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams and fans.
Chasing a target of 139 runs set by UP Warriorz, Delhi Capitals looked poised for a win until Deepti Sharma’s sensational hat-trick turned the game on its head. Her crucial wickets of Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, and Shikha Pandey in the penultimate over sealed the victory for UPW.
Meg Lanning‘s valiant effort with the bat for the Delhi Capitals, scoring a commendable 60 runs, was not enough to secure the win as Deepti Sharma’s all-around performance stole the show.
The UP Warriorz, led by captain Alyssa Healy, displayed exceptional composure in the final overs, restricting the Capitals from chasing down the target in a dramatic fashion.
Deepti Sharma’s heroics with both bat and ball earned her the Player of the Match award, solidifying her stature as a rising star in the Women’s Premier League.