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UP Police Hails Deepti Sharmas Heroics After Indias Historic Womens World Cup Triumph

The Uttar Pradesh Police: The Uttar Pradesh Police has praised all-rounder Deepti Sharmas match-winning heroics after India lifted their maiden Womens World Cup title in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Deepti, who serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths Kushal Khiladi Yojana, played a starring role in Indias 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium. The UP Police took to social media to celebrate her stellar all-round display and her contribution to Indian women's crickets biggest moment. UP Police pride shines on the world stage with a stellar all-round performance of 215 runs and 22 wickets in the international cricket tournament, she not only became the Player of the Tournament but also brought immense pride to the nation, Uttar Pradesh, and UP Police on the international stage, read a post from the DGP UP handle. It added, Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Deepti_Sharma06, appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police under Honble Chief Minister @myogiadityanath Jis Kushal Khiladi Yojana. The final was the culmination of a remarkable campaign and, in many ways, the completion of Deeptis redemption arc. Batting first, she anchored Indias innings with a composed, run-a-ball 58 that helped lift the total to 298. Later, she produced one of the finest bowling performances in a World Cup final, returning figures of 5 for 39 to dismantle South Africas chase. Deepti finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 22 scalps the second-highest tally in Womens World Cup history and also became the first cricketer, male or female, to record 200-plus runs and 20-plus wickets in a single World Cup edition. Her combined tally of 215 runs and 22 wickets earned her the Player of the Tournament award. Batting first, she anchored Indias innings with a composed, run-a-ball 58 that helped lift the total to 298. Later, she produced one of the finest bowling performances in a World Cup final, returning figures of 5 for 39 to dismantle South Africas chase. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Deepti then turned the match decisively in Indias favour, removing Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon in quick succession before claiming the final wicket that sealed Indias historic triumph. Article Source: IANS

3 Nov 2025 9:00 pm