GG Jump to 2nd on WPL 2026 Points Table after Last-Ball Thriller vs DC
The Gujarat Giants (GG) have made a significant jump in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table, moving up to second place after a thrilling three-run victory 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 steer GG to a nail-biting victory. The win has catapulted GG to second place on the points table, with eight points from their matches so far.
The match began with GG winning the toss and opting to bat first. The decision seemed to have backfired initially, as GG lost their first wicket in the very first over. However, Mooney and her partner, Sneh Rana, steadied the innings with a 40-run partnership. Mooney, in particular, was in fine form, scoring 58 runs off 46 balls, including six fours and a six.
Despite Mooney’s impressive knock, GG struggled to accelerate their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. The team’s middle order failed to capitalize on the good start, and GG were reduced to 120-6 in the 16th over. However, a late surge from the lower order, led by Mansi Joshi’s 15(10), helped GG post a competitive total of 174-9 in their 20 overs.
DC, in reply, got off to a solid start, with their openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, putting on 40 runs in the first five overs. However, the introduction of Sophie Devine into the attack changed the complexion of the game. Devine, who had been expensive in her first over, came back strongly to claim four wickets, including those of Verma and Capsey.
DC’s middle order, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, tried to stage a comeback, but the team struggled to keep up with the required run rate. With 20 runs needed off the last two overs, DC’s hopes of winning seemed to be slipping away. However, a six off the penultimate ball of the 19th over brought the equation down to four runs off the last ball.
In a thrilling finish, DC’s batter, Taniya Bhatia, managed to score only one run off the last ball, as GG’s fielder, Rana, threw the ball back to the keeper to run out the batter and seal a three-run victory for her team.
The win has significant implications for GG, who have now jumped to second place on the points table with eight points. The team will look to build on this momentum as they take on other teams in the league. DC, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the loss, but they will take heart from their team’s fighting spirit and look to bounce back in their next match.
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with several close matches and surprise results. The league has provided a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills and talent, and the standard of cricket has been impressive. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and exciting finishes.
In conclusion, GG’s three-run victory over DC has been a significant turning point in the WPL 2026. The win has catapulted GG to second place on the points table, and the team will look to build on this momentum as they take on other teams in the league. The match was a testament to the exciting brand of cricket that the WPL 2026 has to offer, and fans can expect more thrilling matches and exciting finishes as the tournament progresses.
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