In a thrilling conclusion to the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), UP Warrior’s vice-captain, Deepti Sharma, emerged as the standout player of the tournament, clinching the prestigious ‘Most Valuable Player’ title. Reflecting on her performance, Deepti credited her elevated batting position and strategic contributions to the team’s cause.
Despite UP Warrior’s failure to secure a playoff berth, finishing fourth with a mixed record of three wins and five losses, Deepti Sharma’s individual brilliance shone through. With 295 runs in eight matches at a staggering average of 98.33 and an impressive strike rate of over 136, including three half-centuries with a top score of 88*, coupled with ten crucial wickets, Deepti Sharma’s all-around excellence was unmatched.
Deepti Sharma Reflects On Future Goals
Expressing her satisfaction with her performance, Deepti Sharma remarked, “I’ve played to my strengths throughout this tournament, adapting my game to the demands of each situation. Prior to the competition, I dedicated myself to refining my off-side shots through rigorous drills, and I’m delighted with the progress I’ve made. Unlike last season, where opportunities to bat were limited, this season saw me occupy a higher position in the batting order, allowing me to make significant contributions to the team’s success in critical moments. I aim to sustain this level of performance in the future.”
Meanwhile, in the highly anticipated title clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC), it was RCB who emerged victorious, clinching their maiden Women’s Premier League (WPL) title with a resounding eight-wicket win over DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DC, opting to bat first after winning the toss, got off to a flying start with openers Shafali Varma and skipper Meg Lanning forging a brisk 64-run partnership. However, a remarkable bowling performance from RCB’s Shreyanka Patil (4/12), Sophie Molineux (3/20), and Asha Sobhana (2/14) orchestrated a dramatic collapse, bundling out DC for a modest total of 113 in 18.3 overs.
In pursuit of 114 runs for victory, RCB encountered some resistance from the DC bowlers, but a composed inning from skipper Smriti Mandhana (31) and an unbeaten knock from Ellyse Perry (35*) ensured RCB crossed the finish line with three balls to spare, sealing their historic triumph.
Sophie Molineux’s stellar all-round display earned her the ‘Player of the Match’ accolade, capping off a memorable outing for RCB in the WPL 2024 finale.
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