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

Deepti Sharma‘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 Shabnam Shakil 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.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Crucial win tonight to keep our playoff hopes alive! @LauraWolvaardt 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. 👏🏻@Giant_Cricket #WPL #GGvUPW pic.twitter.com/nxQ2cEEJrG

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 11, 2024

Deepti Sharma played a fighting knock [88*(60), 9*4s, 4*6s] against Gujarat Giants when her team UP Warriorz was in trouble with 5/35 while chasing 153 Target. But Unfortunately UP Warriorz lost the match.#WPL2024pic.twitter.com/urkyr7Y7Sq

— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) March 11, 2024

Incredible fighting knock!@Deepti_Sharma06 nearly pulled off a memorable win for the @UPWarriorz

Live 💻📱https://t.co/WHTYqs2Bd5 #TATAWPL | #GGvUPW pic.twitter.com/jpDiBMUljw

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 11, 2024

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. pic.twitter.com/7nFUb5SIAH

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 11, 2024

Beth 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 Mooney 🫡

She notches her 3️⃣rd consecutive half-century in #TATAWPL!#GGvUPW #TATAWPLonJioCinema #TATAWPLonSports18 #JioCinemaSports #CheerTheW pic.twitter.com/yJSm8Ik2gw

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 11, 2024

Shabnam Md Shakil gives UP Warriorz early jolts #GGvUPW #WPL2024 #cricket #T20 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/gZBMydbJEf

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 11, 2024

We knew it was over, once we saw this! 😎#GujaratGiants #BringItOn #Adani #TATAWPL #GGvUPW pic.twitter.com/dBOk8V0D8D

— Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) March 12, 2024

Deepti Sharma. Aap kamaal ho 👏#GGvUPW #TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/B3YxdFTSk4

— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) March 11, 2024

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. 👏⭐ pic.twitter.com/oj2lc5uASv

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 11, 2024

Gujarat Giants edge past UP Warriorz by 8 runs: https://t.co/eltMtODt8N #cricket #WPL2024 #GGvUPW #T20 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/PPgJRT6TT1

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 11, 2024

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March 12, 2024 at 09:45AM