GG jump to 2nd on WPL 2026 points table after last-ball thriller vs DC
The Gujarat Giants (GG) have made a significant leap in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table, jumping to second place after a thrilling three-run win over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vadodara on Tuesday. The match, which went down to the wire, saw GG post a competitive total of 174-9 in their 20 overs, with Beth Mooney top-scoring with 58(46). In reply, DC, who needed four runs on the last ball to win, were restricted to 171-8, with Sophie Devine claiming four wickets to seal the victory for GG.
The win has propelled GG to second place on the points table, with eight points from their five matches. This is a significant turnaround for the team, which had a slow start to the tournament. However, with this win, they have now won three of their last four matches, and are looking like strong contenders for the playoffs.
The match against DC was a closely contested one, with both teams giving it their all. GG, who were put in to bat first, got off to a slow start, losing their first wicket in the second over. However, Mooney and her partner, Harleen Deol, steadied the innings with a 44-run partnership. Mooney, who was in fine form, scored 58(46), including seven fours and a six. Her innings was the backbone of the GG total, and she was well-supported by Deol, who scored 24(25).
The GG innings, however, was not without its ups and downs. The team lost wickets at regular intervals, and at one stage, they were struggling at 104-5. However, the lower order, led by Ashwani Kumari, who scored 22(15), and Mansi Joshi, who scored 15(10), played some crucial cameos to take the team to a competitive total.
DC, who were chasing a target of 175, got off to a strong start, with their openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, scoring 44 runs in the first five overs. However, the introduction of Sophie Devine into the attack changed the course of the innings. Devine, who is one of the most experienced players in the GG team, bowled with precision and variation, picking up four wickets for 23 runs in her four overs.
The DC innings was also marked by some crucial partnerships, including a 43-run stand between Verma and Capsey, and a 31-run stand between Capsey and Jemimah Rodrigues. However, the team was unable to capitalize on these partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals.
In the end, it all came down to the last ball, with DC needing four runs to win. However, the GG bowler, Tanuja Kanwar, bowled a brilliant yorker, which was dug out by the DC batsman, and the team was restricted to 171-8.
The win was a thrilling one for GG, and it has given the team a lot of momentum going into the next phase of the tournament. The team will be looking to build on this win, and will be hoping to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.
The WPL 2026 has been a highly competitive tournament so far, with all the teams giving it their all. The league phase of the tournament is nearing its end, and the teams are now jostling for positions on the points table. GG, with their win over DC, have now jumped to second place, and are looking like strong contenders for the playoffs.
The playoffs, which will feature the top three teams from the league phase, are expected to be highly competitive, with all the teams having a chance to win the tournament. The WPL 2026 has been a huge success so far, with some thrilling matches and outstanding performances from the players. The tournament is now entering its final phase, and the excitement is building up.
In conclusion, the GG win over DC was a thrilling one, and it has given the team a lot of momentum going into the next phase of the tournament. The team will be looking to build on this win, and will be hoping to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches. The WPL 2026 has been a highly competitive tournament so far, and the playoffs are expected to be even more exciting.
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