Gujarat Giants (GG) pulled off a dramatic three-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th match. Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 At BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. In a contest that lasted till the last delivery, Sophie Devine once again proved decisive, ensuring Gujarat kept their composure despite a spirited fight led by Nikki Prasad and Sneh Rana.
Gujarat Giants scored a competitive 174 runs despite late faltering
After Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat and bowl first, Gujarat Giants scored 58 runs in 46 balls with the help of a solid opening effort from Beth Mooney. Mooney led the innings while wickets kept falling at the other end.
Divine started the season with a quickfire 13 while Anushka Sharma set the pace with an aggressive 39. Captain Ashley Gardner struggled for timing, but a late cameo from Tanuja Kanwar (21 off 11) helped Gujarat reach a competitive score of 174 for 9.
Delhi’s bowling effort was led by Sri Charani, who took four wickets, while Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry provided useful breakthroughs and prevented Gujarat from crossing the 180-run mark.
Nikki Prasad and Sneh Rana lead the fight for DC
Chasing 175, Delhi Capitals got off to a positive start through Shafali Verma, but her dismissal led to a steady loss of wickets. Senior batsmen Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues all got starts but failed to convert them into big scores.
As wickets kept falling, the Capitals fell behind on the required pace and at one point it seemed as if the chase was slipping away from their grasp.
When the game was winding down, Nikki Prasad and Sneh Rana launched a sensational counter-attack. Nicky played a fearless inning of 47 runs in just 24 balls, hitting fours at will and rekindled Delhi’s hopes.
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Matching his intensity, Sneh Rana scored 29 runs in 15 balls and the two made a quick 70-run partnership that turned the match. 8 runs were needed in the last over and the Capitals were suddenly close to an impossible victory.
As the pressure mounted, Sophie Devine stepped up when it mattered most. He effectively sealed the contest for Gujarat Giants by dismissing both Sneh Rana and Nikki Prasad in a tense final over. His figures of 4 for 37 underlined his impact with the ball after first contributing with the bat.
Got support from Rajeshwari Gaikwad, who put on continuous pressure in the middle overs and bowled a brilliant spell of 3 wickets for 20 runs.
Delhi Capitals eventually finished at 171 for 8Heartbreaker fell short by three runs.
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