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 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 runs off 46 balls.
In reply, DC, who needed four runs on the last ball to win the match, were restricted to 171-8, with Sophie Devine claiming four wickets to help GG secure a nail-biting victory. The win has taken GG to eight points on the points table, with four wins and two losses in six matches.
The match began with GG winning the toss and choosing to bat first. The team got off to a solid start, with openers Beth Mooney and Sabbineni Meghana putting on 44 runs for the first wicket. However, the introduction of spinners into the attack saw GG lose a few quick wickets, with Meghana falling for 14 and Harleen Deol departing for 10.
Mooney, however, continued to bat steadily, bringing up her half-century off 36 balls. She was eventually dismissed for 58, caught by Alice Capsey off the bowling of Radha Yadav. The lower order then chipped in with some useful contributions, with Ashleigh Gardner scoring 22 off 15 balls and Sophia Dunkley making 18 off 12.
GG’s total of 174-9 seemed competitive at the break, but DC’s strong batting line-up made them favorites to chase it down. The team got off to a solid start, with openers Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey putting on 43 runs for the first wicket. However, the introduction of Sophie Devine into the attack saw DC lose a few quick wickets, with Verma falling for 24 and Capsey departing for 21.
Devine, who finished with figures of 4-0-21-4, was the star of the show for GG, claiming the wickets of key DC batters including Verma, Capsey, and Jemimah Rodrigues. The rest of the GG bowlers also chipped in with some useful wickets, with Gardner claiming 2-0-23-2 and Kim Garth finishing with 1-0-24-1.
As DC entered the final over, they needed 11 runs to win the match. However, some tight bowling by GG saw them restricted to just seven runs, with DC finishing on 171-8. The win was a thrilling one for GG, who have now jumped to second place on the points table.
GG’s captain, Beth Mooney, was overjoyed with the win, saying, “It was a great team effort, and we’re thrilled to have come out on top. Sophie Devine was outstanding with the ball, and our batters did a great job of setting a competitive total. We’re looking forward to our next match and hoping to continue this momentum.”
The loss was a disappointing one for DC, who have now slipped to fourth place on the points table. The team’s captain, Meg Lanning, said, “We’re disappointed to have lost, but we can’t take away from the fact that it was a great game of cricket. GG played some outstanding cricket, and we just fell short. We’ll look to bounce back in our next match and get back to winning ways.”
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with some thrilling matches and outstanding performances from the players. The competition is heating up, and fans can expect some more nail-biting encounters in the coming days.
In conclusion, the GG’s victory over DC was a thrilling one, with the team showing great spirit and determination to come out on top. The win has taken GG to second place on the points table, and they will be looking to continue this momentum in their next match.
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