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 match that saw a total of 414 runs being scored, GG emerged victorious by a narrow margin of four runs. The match, which was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, will be remembered for its electrifying finish, with the result being decided on the very last ball.
GG, who were put into bat by DC, got off to a flying start, courtesy of their opener Sophie Devine. The New Zealand international, known for her explosive batting, played a blistering innings, scoring 95 runs off just 42 deliveries. Her knock was laced with 12 fours and 4 sixes, and it set the tone for GG’s innings. Devine’s partner, S Meghana, also chipped in with a useful 30, and the two added 74 runs for the first wicket.
However, DC’s bowlers, led by Nandini Sharma, fought back well, and the team managed to restrict GG to 209/7 in their 20 overs. Sharma, in particular, was impressive, picking up five wickets for 37 runs in her four overs. Her spell included the crucial wickets of Devine and Meghana, and it helped DC to limit GG’s total.
DC, in their response, got off to a solid start, with their openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, adding 53 runs for the first wicket. Verma, who has been in good form of late, played a fine innings, scoring 67 runs off 46 deliveries. Capsey, too, chipped in with a useful 31, and the two set the foundation for DC’s chase.
However, GG’s bowlers, led by Tanuja Kanwar, bowled well in the middle overs, and the team managed to pick up wickets at regular intervals. Kanwar, who picked up two wickets for 32 runs in her four overs, was the pick of the GG bowlers, and her spell helped to put pressure on DC’s batsmen.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 20 runs off the last two overs to win. However, GG’s bowlers, led by Kanwar, held their nerve, and the team managed to restrict DC to 205/9 in their 20 overs. The last ball of the match saw DC’s batsmen, Arundhati Reddy and Taniya Bhatia, needing five runs to win, but they managed to score only one, handing GG a thrilling four-run victory.
The win was a testament to GG’s fighting spirit, and it marked a significant turnaround for the team, which had lost its previous match. For DC, the defeat was a setback, but the team will take heart from the fact that it pushed GG to the limit, and the match could have gone either way.
The WPL 2026 has been a revelation so far, with all the teams competing fiercely, and the matches have been thrilling to watch. The tournament has also provided a platform for young and upcoming players to showcase their talent, and it has been heartening to see the likes of Devine, Verma, and Capsey dominating the proceedings.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches, and the competition is likely to get fiercer. The next match, which will feature Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and UP Warriorz, promises to be another exciting encounter, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see which team emerges victorious.
For now, though, GG can bask in the glory of its thrilling win, and the team will be looking to build on this momentum in its upcoming matches. The win has also given GG a boost in the points table, and the team will be looking to consolidate its position in the top half of the table.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was a thrilling encounter that will be remembered for a long time. The match had everything – explosive batting, brilliant bowling, and a nail-biting finish. As the WPL 2026 continues to unfold, fans can expect more such thrilling matches, and the tournament is likely to get even more exciting in the days to come.
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