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 three-run victory 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 help GG secure a nail-biting win.
The match began with GG winning the toss and choosing to bat first. The team got off to a solid start, with openers Beth Mooney and Sophia Dunkley putting on a 44-run partnership for the first wicket. Mooney, in particular, was in fine form, scoring 58 runs off 46 balls, including seven fours and a six. Her innings was the backbone of the GG batting effort, and she was well-supported by Dunkley, who scored 24(21).
However, after the departure of the openers, the GG batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum. The team lost wickets at regular intervals, with DC’s bowling attack, led by Sophie Ecclestone and Shikha Pandey, causing problems for the GG batsmen. Ecclestone, in particular, was impressive, claiming three wickets for 28 runs in her four overs.
Despite the loss of wickets, GG managed to post a competitive total of 174-9 in their 20 overs. The team’s lower order, led by Ashleigh Gardner, who scored 22(15), played some useful cameos to help GG reach a defendable total.
In reply, DC got off to a solid start, with openers Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey putting on a 53-run partnership for the first wicket. Verma, in particular, was in fine form, scoring 45 runs off 31 balls, including six fours and a six. However, after the departure of the openers, the DC batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum.
GG’s bowling attack, led by Sophie Devine, who claimed four wickets for 29 runs in her four overs, caused problems for the DC batsmen. Devine’s bowling was the difference between the two teams, as she consistently picked up wickets to keep the pressure on the DC batsmen.
Despite the loss of wickets, DC managed to stay in the game, thanks to some useful cameos from their lower order. The team needed four runs on the last ball to win, but GG’s bowler, Kim Garth, held her nerve to restrict DC to 171-8, securing a thrilling three-run victory for her team.
The win has jumped GG to second place on the WPL 2026 points table, with eight points from six matches. The team is now well-placed to qualify for the playoffs, and will be looking to maintain their momentum in their remaining matches.
For DC, the loss is a setback, but the team is still in contention for a playoff spot. The team will be looking to bounce back from the loss and secure a win in their next match to stay in the hunt for a top-three finish.
Overall, the match between GG and DC was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all. The win for GG is a testament to the team’s fighting spirit, and they will be looking to build on the momentum from this win to secure a playoff spot.
The WPL 2026 has been a thrilling tournament so far, with all teams competing fiercely. The league has seen some exciting matches, with several teams still in contention for a playoff spot. The tournament is expected to go down to the wire, with the final matches set to be thrilling encounters.
In conclusion, the GG’s win over DC has jumped them to second place on the WPL 2026 points table. The team’s thrilling three-run victory was a testament to their fighting spirit, and they will be looking to maintain their momentum in their remaining matches. The WPL 2026 is set to be a thrilling tournament, with all teams competing fiercely for a playoff spot.
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