7th encounter Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 He delivered a moment of pure athletic magic at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 14. Delhi Capitals (DC) Women against 155 looked towards the target UP Warriors (UPW)The game was stopped while the ball was breathing Deepti Sharma pulled off the stunner to dismiss dangerously Shafali Verma.
Deepti Sharma makes a sensational diving catch to remove Shafali Verma
In the 12th over of the second innings, Delhi Capitals were firmly in control, sitting at 94/0. Shafali VermaHitting 36 off 32 balls (including six boundaries) he looked to pace the game and end the game early. However, the presentation Asha Sobhana It provided the Warriorz a much-needed breakthrough.
In the third delivery of 11.3, Asha bowled a very slow delivery to a length outside off stump. Trying to manipulate the field, Shafali shaped up for a reverse sweep. It was a tactical error; there was no pace to handle the ball. The ball took a thick top edge and spun towards the short third region.
While the ball was in the air, Deepti displayed elite anticipation. Moving quickly to the left, he tracked the trajectory before launching into a full-length dive. He managed to get both hands under the ball inches from the turf and completed a spectacular catch. The layoff momentarily halted the DC juggernaut and gave the Warriorz a glimmer of hope in a high-stakes matchup.
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Delhi Capitals maintain their lead despite resistance from UP Warriors
Despite the brilliance of Deepti’s catch, Delhi Capitals Women never let the race slip away from them, finishing with a seven-wicket victory. Pursuing the target of 155, the Capitals set off with a dominant shot Lizelle LeeHe smashed 67 off 44 deliveries, laced with eight fours and three powerful sixes, ensuring the chase remained firmly in check.
Earlier, UP Warriorz Women struggled to build sustained momentum after their defeat Kiran Navgire For a duck on the opening. captain Meg Lanning He led decisively from the front with 54 off 38 balls Harleen Deol provided valuable support with 47 in the middle order. Despite these efforts, regular wickets halted any late momentum and the Warriors were restricted to 154 for 8. Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma led the Capitals bowling attack with two wickets each.
By the time the chase entered its final phase, the outcome was all but sealed. Delhi reached 114 for 2 in 14.4 overs and comfortably overcame the remaining runs with wickets in hand. While Deepti’s athletic efforts stood out as an individual moment of brilliance, the night ultimately belonged to Delhi Capitals, whose clinical batting display sealed a dominant victory in Navi Mumbai.
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