GG Jump to 2nd on WPL 2026 Points Table After Last-Ball Thriller vs DC
The Gujarat Giants (GG) have made a significant leap in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table, jumping to second place after a thrilling last-ball victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vadodara on Tuesday. The match, which was a must-win for both teams, saw GG post a competitive total of 174-9 in their 20 overs, with Beth Mooney leading the charge with a brilliant 58 off 46 deliveries.
In reply, DC, who needed four runs on the last ball to win, were restricted to 171-8, with Sophie Devine claiming four crucial wickets to seal the deal for GG. The win has propelled GG to second place on the points table with eight points, while DC are now struggling to stay in the top half of the table.
The match began with GG winning the toss and choosing to bat first. The decision seemed to pay off, as Mooney and her opening partner, Sabbineni Meghana, got off to a solid start. The two batswomen put on a partnership of 44 runs in the first six overs, setting the tone for the rest of the innings. However, DC’s bowlers fought back, picking up a few quick wickets to leave GG struggling at 73-3 in the 10th over.
Mooney, however, continued to bat sensibly, taking the attack to the DC bowlers and scoring boundaries at will. She was well-supported by Harleen Deol, who chipped in with a crucial 26 off 22 deliveries. The two batswomen put on a partnership of 53 runs in just 36 deliveries, taking GG’s total to 126-4 in the 16th over.
GG’s lower order then chipped in with some useful runs, taking the team’s total to 174-9 in their 20 overs. The total seemed competitive, but DC’s strong batting lineup made it a challenging target to defend.
DC’s innings got off to a disastrous start, with Devine striking in the very first over to remove the dangerous Shafali Verma. The DC batswomen, however, fought back, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey putting on a partnership of 43 runs in just 31 deliveries. The two batswomen took the attack to the GG bowlers, scoring boundaries and sixes with ease.
However, Devine struck again, removing Capsey and Rodrigues in successive overs to leave DC struggling at 83-3 in the 11th over. The DC lower order then chipped in with some useful runs, taking the team’s total to 161-6 in the 19th over.
With 14 runs needed off the last over, DC’s batswomen seemed to be in control. However, GG’s bowlers had other plans. The first four deliveries of the over yielded just six runs, leaving DC needing eight runs off the last two deliveries. The fifth delivery was a dot ball, leaving DC needing eight runs off the last ball.
The last ball was bowled by Tanuja Kanwar, who kept her nerves to deliver a perfect yorker. The DC batswoman, Arundhati Reddy, could only manage a single, as GG sealed a thrilling three-run victory.
The win has significant implications for both teams. GG have now jumped to second place on the points table, with eight points from six matches. They are just two points behind the table-toppers, the Mumbai Indians Women, and are well-placed to make a push for the playoffs.
On the other hand, DC are struggling to stay in the top half of the table. They have just four points from six matches and need to win at least three of their remaining four matches to make it to the playoffs.
The WPL 2026 has been a thrilling tournament so far, with several close matches and upsets. The league phase is nearing its end, and the teams are giving it their all to make it to the playoffs. The next few days will be crucial, as the teams battle it out for a spot in the top three.
For now, GG can celebrate a thrilling victory and their jump to second place on the points table. They will look to build on this momentum and make a push for the playoffs. The tournament is heating up, and the fans can expect some exciting cricket in the days to come.
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