betvisa888Twitter reactions: Deepti Sharma’s brilliance guides UP Warriorz to a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024; Meg Lanning’s fifty in vain

Twitter reactions: Deepti Sharma’s brilliance guides UP Warriorz to a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024; Meg Lanning’s fifty in vain

Published - Mar 08, 2024, 18:00 UTC | Updated - Mar 08, 2024, 18:00 UTC

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UP Warriorz innings: Deepti Sharma’s fight
Delhi Capitals’ Response: Meg Lanning’s sensational fifty in vain
Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance
- Here’s how Twitter reacted

The fifteenth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 between UP Warriorz (UPW) and Delhi Capitals (DC) turned out to be a sensational showdown and treated cricket enthusiasts to a breathtaking display of talent. The clash that took place at the New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley stadium between the two formidable sides saw .

UP Warriorz innings: Deepti Sharma’s fight

Winning the toss and opting to bat, UP Warriorz set the stage for a gripping contest. Their innings concluded with a total of 138/8 after 20 overs, thanks to some impressive contributions and a standout performance from all-rounder Deepti Sharma. The all-rounder’s brilliant innings of 59 runs off 48 balls, supported by Alyssa Healy‘s 29 runs, anchored the innings. However, no other batter managed to cross the 20-run mark, with Titas Sadhu and Radha Yadav taking two wickets each for Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals’ Response: Meg Lanning’s sensational fifty in vain

Chasing a target of 139, Delhi Capitals fought valiantly but fell just short, finishing at 137 in 19.5 overs. The highlight of their innings was Meg Lanning‘s outstanding performance, scoring 60 runs off 46 balls, including 12 boundaries. Remarkably, this marked Lanning’s third consecutive fifty and her fourth in the tournament overall. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 17 runs in 15 balls, but it was not enough to secure vꦏictory for Dꦛelhi Capitals.

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Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance

Deepti’s impact wasn’t limited to her batting alone as she proved to be the game-changer with the ball as well. Her exceptional bowling figures of 4/19 played a crucial role in restricting Delhi Capitals, ensuring a thrilling last-over win for UP Warriorz. Grace Harris also contributed significantly, taking 2 wickets for just 8 runs. Deepti also took a hat-trick in the game and became the first Indian to do so in the WPL history. She was rightfully adjudged ‘Player of the Match’.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Deepti Sharma in today's match against Delhi Capitals:
With the bat: 59(48).
With the ball: 4-0-19-4.
She picked Hat-trick.
One of the greatest ever performance in Women's T20 cricket history – Take a bow, Deepti Sharma.🔥🔥
— Zunx (@Zunx11)

Deepti Sharma is the first ever player to score a fif🦩ty and ไtake a 4-for in a WPL match.
— Rohit Yadav (@cricrohit)

This loss should not distract you with
Table topper- Delhi capitals
Orange cap- Meg Lanning
Purple cap- jess
We are ruling 🔥
— Bleed Blue (@CricCrazyVeena)

So, Deepti Sharma won't be hyped for her one of the best performances in WPL History, scoring 50, Taking Hattrick and Bowling spell of 4-19, because she isn't an Aussie or Madhana or Harmanpreet Kaur….
Well done Deepti…♥️👏👏
— Surajeet Singh (@SurajeetSingh4)

Jokes aside, Well played Deepti Sharma. Changed the game with bat, b🐟all and in the field as well. 🙌👏
— PouLaMi (@Crictopher17)

Meg Lanning becomes the fi🎉rst batter in WPL history to score 3 consecutive fifties.
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_)

Deepti Sharma: 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙉𝘼𝙈�🐻� 🌪️
— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz)

Haha Deepti Sharma still doesn't know she took a hat trick.
— Ahmad Hussain (@Ahmad_Pak_)

Deepti Sharma jeez
What an incredible 19th over!
— Mariah Kelly (@MariahRamharack)

What a night Deepti Sharma had!
59 & 4-fer!
— Saresh🇮🇳 (@CricSar)

Meg Lanning in this WPL 2024:
– 31(25).
– 51(43).
– 11(17).
– 55(41).
– 53(38).
– 60(46).
She is Orange Cap holder of this WPL – Captain, Leader, Legend, Meg Lanning.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)