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 latest encounter between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was no exception. The match, played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, saw a total of 414 runs being scored, with GG emerging victorious by a narrow margin of four runs.
GG, who were put in to bat first, posted a competitive total of 209 in their 20 overs. The innings was built around a sensational knock by Sophie Devine, who scored 95 off just 42 balls. Devine’s innings was a treat to watch, as she smashed 12 fours and 4 sixes, taking the DC bowlers to the cleaners. Her strike rate of 226.19 was a testament to her aggressive batting, and it set the tone for the rest of the GG innings.
However, DC’s Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, picking up five wickets for 41 runs in her four overs. Sharma’s spell was instrumental in restricting GG to 209, as she consistently troubled the batsmen with her variations and accuracy.
In reply, DC got off to a flying start, with their openers putting on a partnership of 74 in just 6.3 overs. However, GG’s bowlers fought back, picking up regular wickets to keep the pressure on the DC batsmen. Despite this, DC’s middle order showed great resilience, with Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues playing crucial knocks to keep their team in the hunt.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 20 runs off the last two overs to win. They managed to score 15 off the penultimate over, leaving them with a requirement of 5 runs off the last ball. However, GG’s bowler, Tanuja Kanwar, held her nerve, bowling a dot ball to seal the win for her team.
The victory was a thrilling one for GG, who would be delighted to have come out on top in such a high-scoring encounter. For DC, it was a case of so near yet so far, as they fell agonizingly short of the target.
The match was a testament to the quality of cricket being played in the WPL 2026, with both teams giving it their all and leaving everything on the field. The fans were treated to a thrilling encounter, with 414 runs being scored in just 40 overs.
As the tournament progresses, we can expect more such thrilling matches, with the best teams and players in the world going head-to-head. The WPL 2026 has already shown us that it is going to be a tournament to remember, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Match Summary:
- Gujarat Giants: 209/7 (20 overs)
- Sophie Devine: 95 (42)
- Nandini Sharma: 5/41 (4 overs)
- Delhi Capitals: 205/9 (20 overs)
- Shafali Verma: 43 (25)
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 35 (22)
Result: Gujarat Giants won by 4 runs
The Women’s Premier League 2026 is shaping up to be a tournament for the ages, with each match providing its own unique brand of excitement and drama. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the tournament has in store for us.
For more updates and live scores from the Women’s Premier League 2026, you can visit: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/women-s-premier-league-2025-26-1510059/delhi-capitals-women-vs-gujarat-giants-women-4th-match-1513685/live-cricket-score
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