betvisa888 cricket betTwitter reactions: Deepti Sharma’s heroics in vain as UP Warriorz fall short against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024

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Giants post competitive total thanks to Beth Mooney’s late surge
Warriorz crumble early, Deepti-Khe⛦mnar partnership offers Hope
Giants hold nerve in tense finish
Here’s how Twitter reacted

‘s gritty half-century wasn’t enough for UP Warriorz (UPW) as they fell short by 8 runs in a thrilling encounter against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 on Monday, March 11.

Giants post competitive total thanks to Beth Mooney’s late surge:

Earlier, Gujarat Giants set a target of 152/8 after electing to bat first. Laura Wolvaardt provided a brisk start with a 30-ball 43, but UP Warriorz bowlers clawed their way back with crucial wickets in the middle overs. Beth Mooney, the Giants’ captain, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 74 off 52 balls, including some crucial late hitting that propelled her side to a competitive total.

Warriorz crumble early, Deepti-Khemnar partnership offers Hope:

UP Warriorz’s chase got off to a disastrous start as they slumped to 35/5 inside the powerplay, with bagging three wickets. However, a valiant 109-run stand between Deepti Sharma and Poonam Khemnar revived their hopes. Deepti continued her good 🐼form with a well-constructed ♏88 not out off 60 balls, while Khemnar provided valuable support with a 36-run knock.

Giants hold nerve in tense finish:

Despite the partnership, the required run rate kept climbing, putting immense pressure on the Warriorz. Deepti smashed sixes in the death overs, but it wasn’t enough to take her team over the line. With 10 needed off the last two balls, Deepti could only manage a single, handing victory to the Giants.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Crucial win tonight to keep our playoff hopes alive! and Beth Mooney have been fantastic at the top. With the ball, Shabnam Shakil gave us the dream start and the rest of the bowlers supported her brilliantly. On to the next game. 👏🏻 ⭕ 💞
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)

Deepti Sharma played a fighting knock [88*(60), 9*4s, 4*6s] against Gujarat G♏iants when her team UP🎀 Warriorz was in trouble with 5/35 while chasing 153 Target. But Unfortunately UP Warriorz lost the match.
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_)

Incredible fighting knock! nearly pulled off a memorable win fo🦄r the
Live 💻📱 |
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20)

4,4,4,1W,4,4 – WHAT A FINISH BY CAPTAIN BETH MOONEY IN 20TH OVER…!!!!
She smashed 74*(52) including 10 Fours and 1 six against UP Warriorz in tough situation for Gujarat Giants – Captain Beth Mooney leads from the front.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)

Beth 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 Mooney 🫡
She notches her 3️⃣rd con�🤡�secutive half-century in !
— JioCinema (@JioCinema)

Shabn𒁃am Md Shakil gives UP Warriorz early jolts
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)

We knew it was over, once we saw this! 😎
— Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket)

Deepti Sharma. Aap kamaal ho 👏
— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz)

A GREAT FIGHTBACK BY DEEPTI SHARMA.
88* (60) with 9 fours and 4 sixes – a lone warrior's innings by Deepti, she has had an exceptional season with the bat. 👏⭐
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)