Hundred 2024

Twitter reacts to Deepti Sharma’s match-winning Six for London Spirit

August 20, 2024
Team Female Cricket

In a thrilling climax to the 2024 edition of The Hundred women’s tournament, London Spirit clinched their maiden title with a nail-biting victory over Welsh Fire. The final, which caught the eye of cricket fans worldwide, saw Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma emerge as the hero for London Spirit.

Twitter reacts to Deepti Sharma's match-winning Six for London Spirit. PC: Getty
Twitter reacts to Deepti Sharma’s match-winning Six for London Spirit. PC: Getty

With the team needing 6 runs in the last 5 balls, Sharma held her nerves and smashed a six on the third-last ball to seal the win in dramatic fashion. Her match-winning performance not only secured the trophy for London Spirit but also earned her widespread acclaim from cricket enthusiasts across the globe on social media ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), cementing her status as a big-match player.

Deepti Sharma showed a brilliant all-round performance throughout the tournament, scoring 212 runs at a good strike rate of 132.50 and taking 8 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 6.85. She consistently displayed her cricketing abilities in every match, contributing with both ball and bat and helping her team in adverse conditions.

In the final, Deepti hit a magnificent six in a pressure situation when her team needed 4 runs in the last 3 balls, while the first 2 balls went for only a single run. On the third ball, Deepti stepped out of the crease, connected well, and hit the ball out of the boundary for 6 runs, giving London Spirit their absolute moment of joy. This performance helped London Spirit win their first The Hundred Women’s title, with many players crediting Deepti for the tournament victory.

Fans on social media platforms like ‘X’ also shared their views and praised Deepti Sharma’s magical performance in the final. Some called her the future star of Indian women’s cricket, while others suggested she could be the next captain of the Indian Women’s team.

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Deepti mentioned in an interview that she admires Meg Lanning and considers it a wonderful opportunity to play in the same team with her. People noted similarities between Deepti’s and Lanning’s batting styles. Many believe Deepti could become an opening batter for the Indian women’s team in the coming years, as well as one of the world’s best women cricketers due to her ability to perform consistently with both bat and ball.

As cricket enthusiasts celebrate this memorable moment, many are confident that Sharma’s ability to deliver in high-stakes situations will continue to be a defining feature of her career, promising more match-winning performances in the future.

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