GG beat DC on last ball in 414-run thriller
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has already seen its fair share of thrillers, and the match between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday was no exception. In a nail-biting finish, GG defeated DC by four runs in their WPL 2026 match in Navi Mumbai, with the latter failing to score the required five runs on the last ball of the match. The match saw a total of 414 runs being scored, making it one of the highest-scoring games in the tournament so far.
GG, who were put to bat first, posted a competitive total of 209 in their 20 overs. The team’s star player, Sophie Devine, was the standout performer, scoring a blistering 95 off just 42 balls. Her knock included 12 fours and 3 sixes, and she was instrumental in taking GG to a strong total. Devine’s innings was a treat to watch, as she played some exquisite shots all around the ground, leaving the DC bowlers struggling to contain her.
However, DC’s Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, picking up five wickets for 32 runs in her four overs. Her spell was instrumental in restricting GG to 209, and she was the only DC bowler who managed to keep the GG batsmen in check. Despite her best efforts, however, DC were unable to restrict GG to a low total, and the pressure was on them to chase down the target.
The DC innings got off to a strong start, with the openers putting on a 50-run partnership in the first five overs. However, the GG bowlers fought back, picking up wickets at regular intervals to keep the DC batsmen under pressure. DC’s captain, Meg Lanning, played a superb innings, scoring 70 off 45 balls, but she was unable to take her team over the line.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 20 runs off the last two overs to win. The team’s batsmen, however, were unable to score the required runs, and the equation came down to five runs off the last ball. The DC batsman, trying to hit a six, was caught at the boundary, and GG were able to breathe a sigh of relief.
The win was a thrilling one for GG, and they would be relieved to have come out on top in such a high-scoring game. The team’s players were ecstatic, and they celebrated their win with gusto. The match was a testament to the excitement and drama that the WPL has to offer, and fans would be eagerly looking forward to the next match.
The WPL 2026 has been a resounding success so far, with high-scoring games and nail-biting finishes becoming the norm. The tournament has seen some exceptional performances from the players, and the standard of cricket has been extremely high. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect even more excitement and drama, and the WPL is sure to continue to captivate audiences around the world.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was a thrilling one, with both teams giving it their all. The game saw some exceptional performances, and the finish was a nail-biting one. GG would be relieved to have come out on top, and they would be looking to build on this win in their future matches. The WPL 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, and fans would be eagerly looking forward to the next match.
For more information on the WPL 2026, including live scores, news, and updates, please visit https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/women-s-premier-league-2025-26-1510059/delhi-capitals-women-vs-gujarat-giants-women-4th-match-1513685/live-cricket-score.
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