GG beat DC on last ball in 414-run thriller
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has already seen its fair share of exciting matches, but the encounter between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday took the thrill to a whole new level. In a match that saw a total of 414 runs, GG emerged victorious by a mere four runs, thanks to a dramatic finish that went down to the last ball. The match, played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, will be remembered for a long time, and we’re here to break it down for you.
GG, who were put into bat by DC, got off to a flying start, courtesy of their opener Sophie Devine. The New Zealand star, known for her aggressive batting, took the DC bowlers to the cleaners, scoring a blistering 95 off just 42 balls. Her innings was a treat to watch, with 12 fours and 4 sixes, taking the GG total to 209 in their 20 overs. The rest of the GG batters, however, couldn’t quite match Devine’s heroics, with the next best score being 24 from Ashleigh Gardner.
The DC bowlers, on the other hand, had a mixed day. Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, picking up five wickets for 34 runs in her four overs. Her spell was instrumental in restricting the GG total, but the damage had already been done by Devine. The other DC bowlers, however, struggled to contain the GG batters, with Alice Capsey and Radha Yadav being taken for plenty of runs.
The DC chase was always going to be a tough one, given the large total they had to chase. However, they got off to a good start, with their openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, adding 64 runs for the first wicket. Verma, in particular, was in great form, scoring 72 off 42 balls, with 10 fours and 2 sixes. The DC middle order, however, struggled to keep up with the required run rate, with only Jemimah Rodrigues showing some resistance with a 24-ball 36.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 20 runs off the last two overs. They managed to score 15 off the penultimate over, bowled by Tanuja Kanwar, leaving them with five runs to get off the last ball. The equation was simple: hit a six to win, or a four to tie. Unfortunately for DC, their batter, Arundhati Reddy, could only manage a single, handing GG a thrilling four-run victory.
The win was a testament to the GG bowlers, who held their nerves in the final stages of the match. Tanuja Kanwar, in particular, was impressive, picking up two wickets for 29 runs in her four overs. The GG fielders, too, were on their toes, taking some crucial catches to restrict the DC batters.
The loss was a tough one for DC, who would have felt that they had the match in the bag at one stage. However, they can take heart from the fact that they pushed GG all the way, and would have won the match if not for some exceptional bowling and fielding from their opponents.
As for GG, the win would have given them a huge boost in confidence. They would know that they have the firepower in their batting lineup to post big totals, and the bowling and fielding to defend them. They would be looking to build on this win and make a strong push for the playoffs.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was an absolute thriller, with both teams giving it their all. The drama, the excitement, and the skill on display made for a compelling watch, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the WPL 2026 has in store for us.
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