GG beat DC on last ball in 414-run thriller
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has been living up to its promise of delivering high-octane matches, and the latest encounter between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was no exception. In a nail-biting finish, GG defeated DC by four runs in their WPL 2026 match in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The match will be remembered for its breathtaking display of batting, with a total of 414 runs being scored in the 40 overs.
GG, batting first, posted a competitive total of 209 in their 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was the swashbuckling knock of 95(42) by Sophie Devine. The New Zealand all-rounder was in her element, smashing boundaries and sixes at will to leave the DC bowlers reeling. Her innings was a perfect blend of power and finesse, and it set the tone for the rest of the GG batting line-up.
However, DC’s Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, picking up five wickets to restrict GG to 209. Her spell of 5/32 was a testament to her skill and accuracy, and it gave DC a glimmer of hope of chasing down the target.
The DC innings was a thrilling ride, with the team getting off to a flying start. The openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, were in destructive mood, smashing boundaries and sixes to take the score to 50 in just 4 overs. The partnership was eventually broken when Capsey was dismissed for 25, but Verma continued to bat aggressively, taking the score to 100 in the 10th over.
As the innings wore on, DC continued to bat with intent, with the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp chipping in with valuable contributions. However, the GG bowlers were not ready to give up, and they kept picking up wickets at regular intervals to keep DC in check.
The match was neck and neck until the very end, with DC needing 10 runs off the last over to win. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the DC batsmen took on the GG bowlers, with the outcome hanging precariously in the balance.
In the end, it was GG who emerged victorious, with DC failing to score the five runs needed off the last ball of the match. The GG players were ecstatic, celebrating their narrow win with jubilation. The DC players, on the other hand, were left to ponder what could have been, had they managed to score those few extra runs.
The match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL, with both teams giving it their all in a bid to emerge victorious. The fans were treated to a thrilling display of cricket, with the result hanging in the balance until the very end.
As the WPL 2026 continues to unfold, fans can expect more such thrilling encounters. The league has already shown that it has the potential to deliver high-quality cricket, with the best players from around the world competing against each other.
For GG, the win was a much-needed boost, as they look to make a strong impression in the tournament. The team will be hoping to build on this momentum, with their next match scheduled against the Mumbai Indians Women.
On the other hand, DC will be looking to regroup and come back stronger in their next match. The team has shown flashes of brilliance, but they will need to work on their consistency if they are to make a serious challenge for the title.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was a thrilling encounter that will be remembered for a long time. The WPL 2026 has already delivered some exciting matches, and fans can expect more of the same in the coming days.
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