WPL 2024: Deepti Sharma secures hat-trick as UP Warriorz clinch exciting one-run victory against Delhi Capitals
Deepti Sharma’s hat-trick in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) led UP Warriorz to a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Deepti’s all-round performance, scoring 59 runs and taking 4 wickets for 19 runs, proved to be the difference in a low-scoring encounter.
Delhi Capitals, chasing 139 for victory, were off to a shaky start with the early dismissal of Shafali Verma. Despite a fine innings of 60 by captain Meg Lanning, Delhi fell short of the target by just one run. Grace Harris’s crucial final over, which included two wickets and a run-out, sealed the victory for UP Warriorz.
Meg Lanning’s knock was the highlight of Delhi’s innings, as she showcased her class with well-timed boundaries on both sides of the wicket. However, Deepti Sharma’s hat-trick in the 19th over turned the tide in favor of UP Warriorz, leaving Delhi wondering how they let the match slip away despite being the table-toppers.
The match witnessed some exciting cricket moments, with players like Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Jess Jonassen showcasing their skills on the field. The thrilling finish, with UP Warriorz securing an unlikely win in the final over, kept the fans on the edge of their seats.
Deepti Sharma’s exceptional performance with both bat and ball earned her the Player of the Match award, highlighting her crucial role in UP Warriorz’s narrow victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League encounter. The result keeps UP Warriorz’s knockout hopes alive as they continue their campaign in the tournament.
