GG beat DC on last ball in 414-run thriller
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has already given us some thrilling matches, but the latest encounter between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be remembered for a long time. In a match that saw a total of 414 runs being scored, GG emerged victorious by a margin of just four runs. The match, which was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL.
GG, who were put in to bat first by DC, got off to a flying start. Their opener, Sophie Devine, was in devastating form, scoring 95 runs off just 42 balls. Her innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, with 11 fours and 5 sixes. Devine’s partner, S Meghana, also chipped in with a useful 31 off 24 balls. The two openers added 64 runs for the first wicket, laying the foundation for a big total.
However, DC’s bowlers, led by Nandini Sharma, fought back well to restrict GG to 209/7 in their 20 overs. Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 5 wickets for 33 runs in her 4 overs. Her bowling spell was instrumental in preventing GG from posting an even bigger total.
In reply, DC got off to a solid start, with their openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, adding 53 runs for the first wicket. Verma was the more aggressive of the two, scoring 32 off 19 balls. Capsey, on the other hand, played a more sedate innings, scoring 24 off 22 balls.
As the innings progressed, DC’s batsmen continued to chip in with useful contributions. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 34 off 24 balls, while captain Meg Lanning chipped in with 26 off 20 balls. However, despite these contributions, DC found themselves in a precarious position, needing 15 runs off the last over to win the match.
The last over was bowled by GG’s Tanuja Kanwar, who had earlier picked up 2 wickets in the match. The first ball of the over was hit for a six by DC’s Arundhati Reddy, reducing the target to 9 runs off 5 balls. However, Kanwar fought back well, conceding only 2 runs off the next 3 balls.
With 7 runs needed off the last 2 balls, DC’s Reddy hit a four off the penultimate ball, reducing the target to 3 runs off the last ball. However, Kanwar bowled a dot ball on the last delivery, ensuring that GG emerged victorious by a margin of 4 runs.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, GG’s total of 209 proved to be just enough, thanks to some excellent bowling by their bowlers. The win takes GG to the top of the WPL table, while DC will have to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
The WPL has already given us some exciting matches, and this encounter between GG and DC was one of the best so far. With the tournament still in its early stages, fans can expect many more thrilling encounters in the days to come.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL. With both teams giving it their all, the match went down to the wire, with GG emerging victorious by a margin of just 4 runs. The win takes GG to the top of the table, while DC will have to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
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