Cricket is a game of hits and misses, and UP Warriorz has proven it. In&nbsp;an away clash in WPL 2024, UP stunned the table toppers, Delhi Capitals,&nbsp;by beating them in a low-scoring thriller. Defending just 139, UP beat the up-and-moving Delhi side by just one run to clinch their third win of the season.&nbsp;

In the penultimate over, Deepti Sharma&nbsp;completed her hat-trick, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in tournament history.

Struggling to get going this season, UP won the toss and elected to bat first. After losing Kiran Navgire early, the seasoned pair of Alyssa Healy and Deepti kept the run rate ticking for the touring side. Adding 46 for the second wicket meant UP crossed the 50-run mark without much hassle.&nbsp;

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Alice Capsey picked Healy on 29 while Tahlia McGrath followed her captain soon after as UP’s scorecard read 62 for three at one stage.

Their top scorer this season, Grace Harris, had her moments too but got out early on 14 off Radha Yadav. It was about the time before Delhi bowlers tore into UP’s lower order as they managed an under-par total of 138 for eight in 20 overs.

<h2>Second half drama</h2>

Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning struck another fifty, her fourth in six games this season, putting her team in a comfortable position, but that did not end the way she or her team would have liked. At a stage when Delhi’s scorecard read 112 for four, it looked like a cakewalk for the table toppers.&nbsp;

However, UP’s highest-scorer in this game, Deepti, turned the game on her head, but with the ball in the hand.&nbsp;

After removing Lanning trapped in front on 60, Deepti picked two wickets on the first two balls of the penultimate over to complete her maiden hat-trick, returning with another one in the same over.

With ten runs and three wickets remaining in the final over, Grace Harris conceded a six off the first ball, dropped in the deep, before picking two&nbsp;wickets on successive balls to help her team win the low-scoring thriller by just one run.&nbsp;

Despite losing the match, Delhi remains on the top of the points table, while UP sits in the fourth position.&nbsp;

Cricket is a game of hits and misses, and UP Warriorz has proven it. In an away clash in WPL 2024, UP stunned the table toppers, Delhi Capitals, by beating them in a low-scoring thriller.

Cricket is a game of hits and misses, and UP Warriorz has proven it. In an away clash in WPL 2024, UP stunned the table toppers, Delhi Capitals, by beating them in a low-scoring thriller. Defending just 139, UP beat the up-and-moving Delhi side by just one run to clinch their third win of the season. In the penultimate over, Deepti Sharma completed her hat-trick, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in tournament history. Struggling to get going this season, UP won the toss and elected to bat first. After losing Kiran Navgire early, the seasoned pair of Alyssa Healy and Deepti kept the run rate ticking for the touring side. Adding 46 for the second wicket meant UP crossed the 50-run mark without much hassle. ALSO READ: 'Don't know what he'll come up with': CSK all-rounder Moeen Ali on MS Dhoni's plans Alice Capsey picked Healy on 29 while Tahlia McGrath followed her captain soon after as UP’s scorecard read 62 for three at one stage. Their top scorer this season, Grace Harris, had her moments too but got out early on 14 off Radha Yadav. It was about the time before Delhi bowlers tore into UP’s lower order as they managed an under-par total of 138 for eight in 20 overs. Second half drama Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning struck another fifty, her fourth in six games this season, putting her team in a comfortable position, but that did not end the way she or her team would have liked. At a stage when Delhi’s scorecard read 112 for four, it looked like a cakewalk for the table toppers. However, UP’s highest-scorer in this game, Deepti, turned the game on her head, but with the ball in the hand. After removing Lanning trapped in front on 60, Deepti picked two wickets on the first two balls of the penultimate over to complete her maiden hat-trick, returning with another one in the same over. With ten runs and three wickets remaining in the final over, Grace Harris conceded a six off the first ball, dropped in the deep, before picking two wickets on successive balls to help her team win the low-scoring thriller by just one run. Despite losing the match, Delhi remains on the top of the points table, while UP sits in the fourth position.

WPL 2024: Deepti Sharma's hat-trick stuns Delhi Capitals as UP Warriorz clinch last-over thriller

Grace Harris returned to bail UP Warriorz out of trouble in yet another crunch run chase, this time against Gujarat Giants by three wickets in WPL 2023. The first of the double-header on Monday saw UP Warriorz becoming the third team to qualify for the playoffs after Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Alyssa Healy-led UP side showed nerves of steel as they crossed the line on the penultimate delivery.

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Gujarat openers Sophia Dunkley and Laura Wolvaardt added 41 runs for the first wicket before UP struck&nbsp;back with three quick scalps inside two overs. The fortunes then changed for Giants when Dayalan Hemalatha and Ashleigh Gardner took the onus and the attack to the opposition. This pair stitched a 93-run stand that saw both completing half-centuries, with the Indian batter scoring 57 off 33 balls, whereas the Aussie star batter completed 60 from 39 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes.

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In 20 overs, Gujarat scored a fighting 178 for six, with Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Parshavi Chopra returning with two wickets each.

Following a troubled start in the crucial clash at the Brabourne Stadium, Tahila McGrath and Grace Harris steadied the ship for UP Warriorz. The hard-hitting duo didn’t shy from unleashing the shots as they looked comfortable throughout the chase. The turning point came when Tahila departed after a well-made 57 off 38 balls;&nbsp;Deepti Sharma soon followed her.

While Harris didn’t put brakes on her acceleration, her wicket on the penultimate ball of the 19th over broke hearts inside the UP Warriorz dressing room. As the game went into the final, the drama unfolded as GG captain Sneh Rana dismissed Simran Shaikh.

However, Sophie Ecclestone kept her nerves and slammed one in the fine leg area to hand her team a big win by three wickets; more importantly guiding them to a playoff spot in the WPL 2023.

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Grace Harris returned to bail UP Warriorz out of trouble in yet another crunch run chase, this time against Gujarat Giants by three wickets in WPL 2023. The first of the double-header on Monday saw UP Warriorz becoming the third team to qualify for the playoffs after Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.

Grace Harris returned to bail UP Warriorz out of trouble in yet another crunch run chase, this time against Gujarat Giants by three wickets in WPL 2023. The first of the double-header on Monday saw UP Warriorz becoming the third team to qualify for the playoffs after Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Alyssa Healy-led UP side showed nerves of steel as they crossed the line on the penultimate delivery. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Gujarat openers Sophia Dunkley and Laura Wolvaardt added 41 runs for the first wicket before UP struck back with three quick scalps inside two overs. The fortunes then changed for Giants when Dayalan Hemalatha and Ashleigh Gardner took the onus and the attack to the opposition. This pair stitched a 93-run stand that saw both completing half-centuries, with the Indian batter scoring 57 off 33 balls, whereas the Aussie star batter completed 60 from 39 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes. ALSO READ: WPL 2023: Deandra Dottin lashes out at Gujarat Giants over exclusion saga, issues official statement In 20 overs, Gujarat scored a fighting 178 for six, with Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Parshavi Chopra returning with two wickets each. Following a troubled start in the crucial clash at the Brabourne Stadium, Tahila McGrath and Grace Harris steadied the ship for UP Warriorz. The hard-hitting duo didn’t shy from unleashing the shots as they looked comfortable throughout the chase. The turning point came when Tahila departed after a well-made 57 off 38 balls; Deepti Sharma soon followed her. While Harris didn’t put brakes on her acceleration, her wicket on the penultimate ball of the 19th over broke hearts inside the UP Warriorz dressing room. As the game went into the final, the drama unfolded as GG captain Sneh Rana dismissed Simran Shaikh. However, Sophie Ecclestone kept her nerves and slammed one in the fine leg area to hand her team a big win by three wickets; more importantly guiding them to a playoff spot in the WPL 2023. It's @Sophecc19 once again with the winning runs! 🔥🔥@UPWarriorz clinch a 3️⃣-wicket win over #GG in a thriller of a chase 🙌🏻 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/FcApQh0hwi#TATAWPL | #GGvUPW pic.twitter.com/BpgEJDwNNU — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 20, 2023 ×

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