GG jump to 2nd on WPL 2026 points table after last-ball thriller vs DC
The Gujarat Giants (GG) have leapfrogged to the second spot on the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table after a heart-stopping 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 turn the game in GG’s favor.
The win has propelled GG to second place on the points table with eight points, while DC remain in fourth place with six points. The top two teams on the points table will qualify for the final, and GG’s win has given them a significant boost in their quest for a spot in the championship match.
GG’s innings got off to a solid start, with openers Beth Mooney and Sabbhineni Meghana putting on 44 runs for the first wicket. Mooney, who has been in excellent form in the tournament, continued to anchor the innings, scoring 58(46) with the help of seven fours and a six. However, the rest of the GG batsmen struggled to get going, and the team lost wickets at regular intervals.
Despite the regular fall of wickets, GG managed to post a competitive total of 174-9 in their 20 overs. The total was largely due to Mooney’s excellent innings, as well as some late-order hitting from the GG tailenders.
In reply, DC got off to a solid start, with openers Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey putting on 34 runs for the first wicket. However, the introduction of Sophie Devine into the attack turned the game in GG’s favor. Devine, who has been one of the top performers in the tournament, claimed four wickets, including the crucial scalps of Verma and Capsey.
DC’s middle order struggled to get going, and the team found themselves in a difficult position at 114-6 in the 16th over. However, a late-order surge from the DC tailenders, led by Taniya Bhatia, gave the team a glimmer of hope. Bhatia scored 24(15) and took DC to within striking distance of the target, but the team ultimately fell short by three runs.
The last over of the match was a nail-biter, with DC needing 10 runs to win. However, Devine bowled a brilliant over, conceding just six runs and claiming the wicket of Bhatia to seal the win for GG.
The win has given GG a significant boost in their quest for a spot in the WPL 2026 final. The team has been in excellent form in the tournament, and the win over DC has cemented their position as one of the top teams in the competition.
For DC, the loss has been a setback, but the team still has a chance to qualify for the final. The team will need to win their remaining matches and hope that other results go in their favor if they are to qualify for the championship match.
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with several close matches and upsets. The competition is heating up, and the final few matches are expected to be thrilling. GG’s win over DC has set up an exciting finish to the tournament, and fans can expect some thrilling cricket in the remaining matches.
In conclusion, GG’s win over DC has been a significant result in the WPL 2026. The team has jumped to second place on the points table, and the win has given them a significant boost in their quest for a spot in the final. The match was a thrilling encounter, with several twists and turns, and the result was in doubt until the very end.
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