IND-W vs ENG-W 2023: Twitter erupts as Deepti Sharma’s brilliant fifer dismantles England lineup on Day 2 of the one-off Test

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The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai witnessed a cricketing spectacle on Day 2 of the one-off Test between India Women and England Women as the home side, led by a remarkable performance from all-rounder Deepti Sharma, dominated the proceedings, leaving fans and cricket enthusiasts buzzing on Twitter.

India’s dominant batting display​

Winning the toss and opting to bat, India Women put up a commanding total of 428 runs in their first innings. The top-order batters Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Yastika Bhatia played pivotal roles, scoring 69, 68, and 66 runs respectively. Deepti continued the batting onslaught with a valuable 67 runs. England’s Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone managed to pick up three wickets each but couldn’t prevent India from amassing a substantial lead.

Deepti Sharma’s brilliance with both bat and ball​

However, it was Deepti who stole the limelight with her all-round performance. Not only did she contribute significantly with the bat, but she also wreaked havoc in England’s batting lineup during their first innings on Day 2. England were bundled out for a mere 136 runs in just 35.3 overs, largely due to Sharma’s exceptional bowling figures of 5/7. The remarkable feat made her only the second Indian woman and the 13th overall to achieve the milestone of scoring fifty runs and taking five wickets in an innings in a Test match.

Historical significance of Deepti’s exceptional performance​

Sharma’s feat places her in elite company, joining Shubhangi Kulkarni, who achieved a similar milestone back in 1985 against New Zealand. The significance of Deepti’s performance is further highlighted by her economical spell, conceding only seven runs while picking up five wickets. This makes her achievement the third fewest runs conceded to secure a 5-for in Women’s Tests.

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India’s strong position​

With England trailing by a massive margin, India is now in a commanding position to push for a comprehensive victory in the one-off Test. The team aims to build on their already mammoth lead, putting the visitors on the back foot and asserting their dominance.

Fans and experts erupt in praise for Deepti​

As India bowled out England courtesy of Deepti’s exceptional performance, Twitter erupted with praise and excitement. Fans, cricket analysts, and former players showered accolades on Sharma, commending her match-winning contribution.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:​

From her variations to tactics, Deepti Sharma turned everything to gold today!
India in a solid position to clinch this test. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/rJMGJa3yOM

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) December 15, 2023

Remarkable performance this!!

A complete all-round show from Deepti Sharma. A brilliant 67 with the bat and then finishes her bowling figures of 5/7

England are all out for 136 as they lose their last 6 wickets for just 10 runs.

India have fetched a massive 1st… pic.twitter.com/wrHnVxrrCg

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) December 15, 2023

Fewest runs conceded to get a 5-for in Women's Tests

7/6 -Mary Duggan (Eng) vs Aus in 1958
7/7- Betty Wilson (Aus) vs Eng in 1958
5/7- Deepti Sharma (Ind) vs Eng 2023

Just to clarify it's wickets/runs conceded #INDvENG

— Rohit Yadav (@cricrohit) December 15, 2023

UNSTOPPABLE! The session was under Deepti Sharma's command.

The England Women had no answer to our bowler's magic and were cheaply dismissed for 136.

Getty • #INDWvENGW #INDvENG #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI pic.twitter.com/u55xKmYLkp

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) December 15, 2023

Deepti Sharma injecting chaos of the organised and legitimate kind in a match between India and England.

Today isn’t the first time it’s happened.#INDvENG

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) December 15, 2023

Fifer for Deepti Sharma……
5 for 7…..
England dismiss on 136….
Grt bowling display by Indian women's team….#INDvENG #DeeptiSharma pic.twitter.com/6CzMM4pvqE

— Hriday Singh (@hridaysingh16) December 15, 2023

Another day where Deepti Sharma & Sneh Rana are showing why they are the two best bowlers in India

Both should really be playing in all 3 formats for India just for their bowling#INDvENG

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) December 15, 2023

Deepti Sharma (67 and 5/7) becomes the second Indian woman and 13th overall to record a fifty and pick five wickets in an innings in a Test. Shubhangi Kulkarni is the only other Indian to achieve the feat in 1985 against New Zealand.#INDvENG

— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) December 15, 2023

An incredible all-round performance by Deepti Sharma #IndianCricket #INDvsENG #INDWvENGW #DeeptiSharma

— Cricket_crazzzyy (@shrish_xoxo) December 15, 2023

𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗥!

Wonderful spell by Deepti Sharma

her first five-wicket haul in Test cricket #INDvENG | #TeamIndia | #DeeptiSharma | #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/LfEteGVQ4s

— Adhirajsinh Jadeja AJ (@AdhirajHJadeja) December 15, 2023

Wah, Deepti Sharma .#INDvsENG

— RJVV55 (@RJVV55) December 15, 2023

Least Overs Bowled to pick 5+ Wicket Haul in Women's Test Inning

𝟱.𝟯 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 : Deepti Sharma vs , TODAY**
9.4 overs : Giga Banerjee vs , 1985
10.3 overs : Betty Wilson vs , 1958#INDWvENGW #INDvENG #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/lRN9RTDrQ2

— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor) December 15, 2023

Deepti Sharma destroys England taking 5-7. yep, 5-7. Off 5.3 overs with 4 maidens. India in the box set with a first innings lead of 292! Ya love to see it. #INDvENG

— Ricky (@galumay) December 15, 2023

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