GG beat DC on last ball in 414-run thriller
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has been living up to its promise of delivering thrilling matches, and the latest encounter between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was no exception. In a nail-biting finish, GG defeated DC by four runs in their WPL 2026 match in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The match saw a total of 414 runs being scored, with both teams giving it their all in a bid to emerge victorious.
GG won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that seemed to pay off as they posted a competitive total of 209 in their 20 overs. The star of the show for GG was Sophie Devine, who scored a blistering 95 off just 42 balls. Her knock was laced with 10 fours and 5 sixes, and it set the tone for the rest of the innings. Devine’s partner, Nandini Sharma, also chipped in with a useful contribution, scoring 25 off 15 balls.
However, the highlight of the GG innings was Devine’s power-hitting, which left the DC bowlers bewildered. She took a particular liking to the DC spinners, smashing them for boundaries and sixes at will. Her innings was a treat to watch, and it gave GG the momentum they needed to post a big total.
But DC were not ones to back down from a challenge, and they responded to GG’s total with a batting display that was equally impressive. The DC openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, got off to a flying start, scoring 50 runs in the first 5 overs. Verma was the more aggressive of the two, scoring 30 off 15 balls, while Capsey played the anchor role, scoring 20 off 15 balls.
As the innings progressed, DC continued to score at a brisk pace, with the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp chipping in with useful contributions. However, the GG bowlers, led by Nandini Sharma, kept picking up wickets at regular intervals, which prevented DC from getting away.
Sharma was the pick of the GG bowlers, picking up 5 wickets for 35 runs in her 4 overs. She was particularly effective in the middle overs, where she picked up 3 wickets and conceded just 15 runs. Her bowling spell was instrumental in keeping DC in check, and it ultimately proved to be the difference between the two teams.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 20 runs off the last over to win. The equation was simple: score 5 runs off the last ball to tie the match, or 6 runs to win it. The DC batsmen, Rodrigues and Kapp, were the ones tasked with getting their team over the line.
The first 5 balls of the over were scored off, with DC managing to score 15 runs. The equation was now down to 5 runs off the last ball, a task that seemed impossible. But Rodrigues, who had been batting beautifully, was determined to give it a shot.
The last ball was bowled, and Rodrigues swung her bat with all her might. The ball sailed over the mid-wicket region, but it was caught by the GG fielder, who was stationed at the boundary. The umpires checked if the ball had been caught, and after a few moments, they signaled that it was out.
The GG players erupted in joy, knowing that they had won the match by 4 runs. The DC players, on the other hand, were left to ponder what could have been. It was a heartbreaking loss for them, but they would take pride in the fact that they had given it their all.
The match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL 2026. Both teams had given it their all, and in the end, GG emerged victorious. The victory would give them a much-needed boost in confidence, and they would look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
As for DC, they would look to regroup and come back stronger in their next match. They had shown that they had the talent and the firepower to compete with the best teams in the league, and they would be eager to prove it in their upcoming encounters.
In the end, it was a match that would be remembered for a long time, a match that would be etched in the memories of the players and the fans. It was a match that showed the true spirit of cricket, a match that showed that the game is not just about winning or losing, but about giving it your all and enjoying the journey.
About the Author
