Deepti, who serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath\u2019s Kushal Khiladi Yojana, played a starring role in India\u2019s 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The UP Police took to social media to celebrate her stellar all-round display and her contribution to Indian women's cricket\u2019s biggest moment. \u201cUP Police pride shines on the world stage \u2014 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,\u201d read a post from the DGP UP handle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It added, \u201cHeartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Deepti_Sharma06, appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police under Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister @myogiadityanath Ji\u2019s Kushal Khiladi Yojana.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The final was the culmination of a remarkable campaign and, in many ways, the completion of Deepti\u2019s redemption arc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Batting first, she anchored India\u2019s 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 Africa\u2019s chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Deepti finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 22 scalps \u2014 the second-highest tally in Women\u2019s World Cup history \u2014 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Batting first, she anchored India\u2019s 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 Africa\u2019s chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Deepti then turned the match decisively in India\u2019s favour, removing Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon in quick succession before claiming the final wicket that sealed India\u2019s historic triumph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n