GG jump to 2nd on WPL 2026 points table after last-ball thriller vs DC
The Gujarat Giants (GG) have jumped to second place on the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table after a thrilling last-ball win over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vadodara on Tuesday. The match, which went down to the wire, saw GG post a competitive total of 174-9 in their 20 overs, with Beth Mooney top-scoring with 58(46). In reply, DC, who needed four runs on the last ball to win, were restricted to 171-8, with Sophie Devine claiming four wickets to seal the deal for GG.
The win has taken GG to eight points on the points table, leapfrogging them over DC and into second place. The top two teams on the points table will qualify for the playoffs, and GG will be looking to build on this momentum to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
The match got off to a sensational start, with GG openers Beth Mooney and Sabbineni Meghana putting on a 44-run stand in the first six overs. Mooney, in particular, was in fine form, hitting six boundaries and a six in her 58-run knock. However, DC’s bowlers fought back, with Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav picking up two wickets each to restrict GG to 174-9.
In reply, DC got off to a solid start, with openers Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey putting on a 40-run stand. However, GG’s bowlers, led by Sophie Devine, fought back, with Devine picking up four wickets to restrict DC to 171-8. The last over was a nail-biter, with DC needing four runs to win. However, GG’s bowler, Kim Garth, held her nerve, restricting DC to just one run and sealing the win for GG.
The win was a testament to GG’s fighting spirit and their ability to perform under pressure. The team has been in fine form in the WPL 2026, with Mooney and Devine being the standout performers. Mooney has been in exceptional form with the bat, scoring 58(46) in this match and taking her total runs in the tournament to 246. Devine, on the other hand, has been GG’s go-to bowler, picking up 12 wickets in the tournament so far.
The loss was a setback for DC, who had been in fine form in the tournament. The team had won three of their previous four matches and were looking to build on that momentum. However, the loss has dropped them to third place on the points table, and they will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with all teams competing fiercely and no clear favorites emerging. The tournament has seen some exceptional performances, with players like Mooney, Devine, and Shafali Verma standing out. The league stage of the tournament is nearing its end, and the teams will be looking to give it their all in the remaining matches to secure a spot in the playoffs.
In conclusion, the GG vs DC match was a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. The win has taken GG to second place on the points table, and they will be looking to build on this momentum to secure a spot in the playoffs. The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, and the remaining matches promise to be just as thrilling.
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