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 last-ball victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vadodara on Tuesday. The match, which was played at the Reliance Stadium, 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.
The match was a nail-biter, with both teams giving it their all. GG, who won the toss and elected to bat, got off to a solid start with Mooney and Sabbhineni Meghana putting on 44 runs for the first wicket. However, DC’s bowlers fought back, with Tara Norris and Radha Yadav picking up two wickets each to reduce GG to 74-3.
Mooney, however, continued to bat sensibly, scoring her 58 runs off 46 balls, including six fours and a six. She was well-supported by Ashleigh Gardner, who scored 31(25) and helped GG post a competitive total.
DC, in reply, got off to a poor start, losing their first three wickets for just 33 runs. However, a 64-run partnership between Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp helped them recover. Rodrigues top-scored with 44(36), while Kapp scored 36(25).
However, GG’s bowlers, led by Devine, who claimed four wickets, including the crucial wickets of Rodrigues and Kapp, restricted DC to 171-8. The last over was a thrilling one, with DC needing 10 runs to win. However, Devine bowled a brilliant over, conceding just six runs and helping GG win the match by three runs.
The win has taken GG to second place on the WPL 2026 points table, with eight points from six matches. They are now just two points behind the table-toppers, the Mumbai Indians. DC, on the other hand, are fourth on the table, with six points from six matches.
The WPL 2026 has been a thrilling tournament so far, with all five teams competing fiercely. The tournament has seen some brilliant individual performances, with Mooney, Rodrigues, and Devine being some of the top performers.
The next match of the WPL 2026 will be played between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the UP Warriorz (UPW) on Thursday. RCB, who are currently third on the table, will be looking to win the match and move up the table. UPW, on the other hand, will be looking to register their second win of the tournament.
The WPL 2026 has been a huge success so far, with all matches being played in front of packed crowds. The tournament has also seen a significant increase in viewership, with millions of fans watching the matches on television and online.
The WPL 2026 is a significant tournament for women’s cricket in India, as it provides a platform for Indian women cricketers to compete against some of the best players from around the world. The tournament has already seen some brilliant individual performances, and it is expected to get even more competitive in the coming days.
In conclusion, the GG vs DC match was a thrilling one, with both teams giving it their all. The win has taken GG to second place on the WPL 2026 points table, and they will be looking to continue their winning momentum in their next match. The WPL 2026 has been a huge success so far, and it is expected to get even more exciting in the coming days.
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