GG beat DC on last ball in 414-run thriller
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has already given us some thrilling matches, and the encounter between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday was no exception. In a nail-biting finish, GG defeated DC by four runs in their WPL 2026 match in Navi Mumbai. The match saw a total of 414 runs being scored, with both teams giving it their all in a bid to emerge victorious.
GG, who were put in to bat first by DC, got off to a flying start, thanks to a blistering knock by Sophie Devine. The New Zealand all-rounder smashed 95 runs off just 42 balls, setting the tone for her team’s innings. Devine’s knock was a treat to watch, as she hit 12 fours and 4 sixes, taking the DC bowlers to the cleaners.
However, DC’s Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, picking up five wickets for 37 runs in her four overs. Her spell helped DC to restrict GG to 209 runs in their 20 overs. Apart from Devine, no other GG batter could make a significant contribution, with the next highest score being 23 by Saika Ishaque.
DC, who were chasing a target of 210 runs, got off to a great start, with their openers putting on a partnership of 74 runs. However, GG’s bowlers fought back, picking up wickets at regular intervals to keep the pressure on DC. Despite this, DC’s batters kept going, with Alice Capsey scoring 64 runs off 37 balls and Jemimah Rodrigues scoring 54 runs off 30 balls.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 15 runs off the last two overs to win. However, GG’s bowlers held their nerve, giving away just 10 runs in the penultimate over. This meant that DC needed 5 runs off the last ball of the match to win. In a thrilling finish, the DC batter could only manage to score one run, as GG emerged victorious by four runs.
The match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL 2026. With both teams giving it their all, the match saw a total of 414 runs being scored, making it one of the highest-scoring matches of the tournament so far. The win takes GG to the top of the points table, while DC will look to bounce back from this defeat in their next match.
The WPL 2026 has already shown us that it has the potential to be one of the most exciting cricket tournaments of the year. With a talented pool of players and a competitive format, the tournament is sure to keep cricket fans on the edge of their seats. As the tournament progresses, we can expect to see more thrilling matches like the one between GG and DC.
In the end, GG’s victory was a result of their all-round performance, with both their batters and bowlers contributing to the win. Devine’s knock was the highlight of the match, and her team’s bowlers did well to restrict DC to 205 runs. For DC, the match was a missed opportunity, as they failed to capitalize on their strong start.
As the WPL 2026 continues, we can expect to see more exciting matches like the one between GG and DC. With the tournament heating up, teams will look to give it their all in a bid to emerge victorious. For now, GG will look to build on their momentum, while DC will look to bounce back from this defeat.
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