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 a prime example of this. The thrilling match, which took place in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, saw GG emerge victorious by a narrow margin of four runs. The match was a run-fest, with a total of 414 runs being scored by both teams, making it an unforgettable experience for the fans.
GG, who batted first, posted a challenging total of 209 in their 20 overs. The team’s innings was anchored by Sophie Devine, who played a breathtaking knock of 95 runs off just 42 balls. Devine’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, as she smashed 12 fours and 4 sixes to take the DC bowlers to the cleaners. Her strike rate of 226.19 was a testament to her aggressive batting style, which left the DC team reeling.
However, DC’s Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, as she picked up five wickets to restrict GG’s total. Sharma’s bowling figures of 5/34 in her four overs were impressive, and she was the only DC bowler to finish with an economy rate of under 9 runs per over.
In reply, DC got off to a flying start, with their openers putting on a partnership of 50 runs in just 5 overs. However, GG’s bowlers fought back, picking up wickets at regular intervals to keep the DC team in check. Despite this, DC’s batters continued to attack, and the team was well-placed to chase down the target at the mid-innings break.
The second half of the DC innings was a thrilling affair, with the team needing 100 runs off the last 10 overs. DC’s batters, led by their captain, played some innovative shots to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, GG’s bowlers were up to the task, and they continued to pick up wickets to keep the pressure on the DC team.
As the match entered its final stages, DC needed 20 runs off the last two overs to win. The team’s batters managed to score 11 runs off the penultimate over, leaving them with 9 runs to score off the last over. The final over was a nail-biting affair, with DC’s batters scoring 4 runs off the first 5 balls. This left the team needing 5 runs off the last ball to win, which proved to be a bridge too far.
The last ball of the match was a full-toss, which was hit by the DC batter to the mid-wicket fielder. The fielder, who was placed on the boundary, managed to pick up the ball and throw it back to the keeper, who ran out the DC batter to seal the win for GG. The GG team erupted in joy, as they celebrated their thrilling victory.
The match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL 2026. The tournament has already seen some thrilling matches, and this encounter between GG and DC was one of the best so far. The match had everything – powerful hitting, outstanding bowling, and some incredible fielding.
The win takes GG to the top of the WPL 2026 points table, with 4 points from 2 matches. DC, on the other hand, are placed second, with 2 points from 2 matches. The tournament is still in its early stages, and both teams will be looking to build on their performances in the upcoming matches.
In conclusion, the match between GG and DC was an unforgettable experience for the fans. The thrilling encounter, which saw 414 runs being scored, was a prime example of the excitement and unpredictability of the WPL 2026. GG’s victory was a well-deserved one, and the team will be looking to build on their performance in the upcoming matches.
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