GG Jump to 2nd on WPL 2026 Points Table after Last-Ball Thriller vs DC
The Gujarat Giants (GG) have jumped to second place on the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table after a thrilling victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vadodara on Tuesday. The match, which went down to the wire, saw GG emerge victorious by just three runs, posting a total of 174-9 in their 20 overs and restricting DC to 171-8 in reply.
The GG innings was led by Beth Mooney, who scored a crucial 58 runs off 46 balls. Her knock included several boundaries and helped her team post a competitive total on the board. The rest of the GG batting lineup, however, struggled to make an impact, with no other batswoman scoring more than 20 runs. The DC bowlers, particularly Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey, were impressive, picking up two wickets each and restricting GG to a manageable total.
In reply, DC got off to a solid start, with their openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, putting on a 40-run partnership. However, the introduction of Sophie Devine into the attack changed the course of the game. Devine, who has been one of the standout performers in the WPL 2026, claimed four wickets, including those of Verma and Capsey, to leave DC reeling at 60-3.
The DC middle order, however, showed great resilience and fought back to take the game to the last over. With 14 runs needed off the final over, DC’s Jemimah Rodrigues and Taniya Bhatia kept their team’s hopes alive, scoring 10 runs off the first five balls. However, the last ball, bowled by Kim Garth, proved to be a dot, restricting DC to 171-8 and handing GG a thrilling three-run victory.
The win has taken GG to second place on the WPL 2026 points table, with eight points from five matches. DC, on the other hand, remain in fourth place, with six points from five matches. The victory is a significant one for GG, who have been inconsistent in the tournament so far. The team will be looking to build on this momentum and continue their push for a spot in the playoffs.
The match was also notable for the impressive performance of Sophie Devine, who claimed four wickets and was adjudged the Player of the Match. Devine’s spell, which included the crucial wickets of Verma and Capsey, proved to be the turning point in the game. Her performance has also taken her to the top of the WPL 2026 bowling charts, with 12 wickets from five matches.
The WPL 2026 has been a highly competitive tournament so far, with several teams still in contention for a spot in the playoffs. The league stage of the tournament is scheduled to conclude on March 21, with the top three teams qualifying for the playoffs. The final of the tournament will be played on March 24.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. The victory has taken GG to second place on the points table, and the team will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The WPL 2026 has been a highly entertaining tournament so far, and fans can expect several more exciting matches in the days to come.
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