UP Police Lauds Deepti Sharma's Heroics After India Defeat South Africa In Women's World Cup Final

The Uttar Pradesh Police has lauded all-rounder Deepti Sharma's heroics after India's maiden Women's World Cup glory in Navi Mumbai. Deepti was appointed as DSP under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Kushal Khiladi Yojana. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to lift their maiden Women's World Cup title.

UP Police Lauded Deepti Sharma's Heroics

Deepti first elevated India's total to 298 with a brilliant half-century, and later ran through the South African batting lineup with a five-wicket haul. She was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

DGP UP tweeted, "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 UPPolice on the international stage.

Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Deepti_Sharma06, appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police under Hon’ble Chief Minister @myogiadityanath Ji’s Kushal Khiladi Yojana."

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India Knocked Out South Africa In World Cup Final

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck a brilliant opening partnership to set the stage alight. Deepti and Richa Ghosh also chipped in with handy contributions. But India fell short of the 300-run mark.

Laura Wolvaardt led the run chase with a sensational hundred, but ran out of partners at the end. She became the second cricketer, after the Australian captain Alyssa Healy, to score consecutive hundreds in a World Cup semifinal and final.

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