Deepti also became the first Indian (men's and women's) to score a fifty and bag five wickets in a final of the World Cup. Deepti 's contribution was vital as she dismissed the centurion Laura ... Deepti Sharma produced a sensational all-round performance to guide India to their first-ever Women's World Cup title, defeating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The all-rounder was named the Player of the Tournament after scoring a vital 215 runs and taking 22 wickets, playing a decisive role with both bat and ball. Deepti 's innings in the final came at a crucial stage when India needed stability in the middle overs. Her composed 58 anchored the innings and helped the ... Deepti Sharma was one of India's stars throughout the World Cup, and upped her game in the final with a run-a-ball 58 and then a five-wicket haul 58 and 5 for 39 Deepti Sharma 's performance in the World Cup final - she's the first player with a half-century and a five-wicket haul in an ODI knockout match (men or women).
