The 7th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai delivered a moment of pure athletic magic on January 14. As the Delhi Capitals (DC) Women looked to cruise toward a target of 155 against the UP Warriorz (UPW), the game paused for a collective gasp when Deepti Sharma pulled off stunner to dismiss the dangerous Shafali Verma.
Deepti Sharma takes a sensational diving catch to remove Shafali Verma
In the 12th over of the second innings, the Delhi Capitals were firmly in control, sitting at 94/0. Shafali Verma, who had played a composed knock of 36 off 32 balls (including six boundaries), looked to accelerate and wrap the game up early. However, the introduction of Asha Sobhana provided the breakthrough the Warriorz desperately needed.
On the third delivery of the 11.3 over, Asha tossed up a very slow delivery on a length outside the off-stump. Shafali, attempting to manipulate the field, shaped up for a reverse sweep. It was a tactical error; there was no pace on the ball to work with. The ball took a thick top edge, looping toward the short third region.
While the ball hung in the air, Deepti displayed elite anticipation. Moving swiftly to her left, she tracked the trajectory before launching into a full-length diving lunge forward. She managed to get both hands under the ball just inches from the turf, completing a spectacular grab. The dismissal momentarily halted the DC juggernaut and gave the Warriorz a flicker of hope in a high-stakes encounter.
Here’s the video:
Diving Deepti 🫴👌
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Delhi Capitals maintain dominance despite UP Warriorz’ resistance
Despite the brilliance of Deepti catch, Delhi Capitals Women completed a commanding seven-wicket victory, never allowing the contest to drift away from them. Chasing a target of 155, the Capitals were set on course by a dominant knock from Lizelle Lee, who smashed 67 off 44 deliveries, laced with eight fours and three towering sixes, ensuring the chase remained firmly under control.
Earlier, UP Warriorz Women struggled to build sustained momentum after losing Kiran Navgire for a duck in the opening over. Captain Meg Lanning led from the front with a resolute 54 off 38 balls, while Harleen Deol provided valuable support with a composed 47 in the middle order. Despite those efforts, regular wickets curtailed any late acceleration, and the Warriorz were restricted to 154 for 8. Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma spearheaded the Capitals’ bowling attack with two wickets each.
By the time the chase entered its final stages, the outcome was all but sealed. Delhi reached 114 for 2 by the 14.4-over mark and comfortably knocked off the remaining runs with wickets in hand. While Deepti’s athletic effort stood out as a moment of individual brilliance, the night ultimately belonged to the Delhi Capitals, whose clinical batting display sealed a dominant win at Navi Mumbai.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
