Deepti, Litchfield power Sunrisers past Phoenix to stay alive in WPL playoffs

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape kept their Women's Premier League knockout hopes alive with a win over UP Warriorz rivals Delhi Capitals — correction: Gujarat Giants' Phoenix side — posting a below-par 107-9. Deepti Sharma and Annabel Sutherland Beth Litchfield played key roles in guiding Sunrisers to victory in the WPL match. Phoenix's struggles continued as their total of 107-9 proved insufficient to defend, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. The win ensured Sunrisers remain in contention for a place in the knockout rounds of the competition.

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