In a very exciting match at BCA Stadium, Vadodara Delhi Capitals (DC) But once again I stamped my authority Women’s Premier League (WPL). Delhi team performed brilliantly in the 2026 Eliminator held on 3 February. Gujarat Giants (GG) Secured their place in the grand finale by winning by seven wickets. Despite the giants’ late innings lead, the Capitals chased down the target of 169 with four overs remaining, leaving the Gujarat camp wondering what could have been.
Ashley Gardner explains what went wrong in Gujarat Giants’ defeat to Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 Eliminator
Captain of Gujarat Giants after the defeat Ashley Gardner She was clear about the shortcomings that led to her team’s exit. Whereas beth mooneyStrong innings of 62 runs on 51 balls Georgia WarehamThe innings of 35 helped the Giants recover from a disastrous start of 59/4 and reach 168/7, with Gardner admitting that the total was only salvageable if the bowling unit had executed perfectly.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gardner identified the inability to apply pressure during the powerplay as the primary catalyst for the defeat.
“We thought it was obviously defendable, but yeah, I think, like I said, when you don’t put pressure early with the ball on the power play, it lets the other team in.Gardner explained.
The Australian all-rounder said that the presence of dew in the evening made the task even more difficult for his bowlers. He regretted the lack of discipline and said that the team missed the stumps too much and gave too many free hits to Delhi in the beginning. Gardner stressed that failing to adapt to their aggressive mentality against an aggressive team like Delhi proved fatal.
“We clearly know how they play. They want to attack the bowler and put you under pressure and they really did that tonightGardner concluded.
Delhi Capitals secured a place in the finals for the historic fourth consecutive time in WPL.
The chase was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Delhi opener Shafali Verma And liezel leeEffectively ending the contest within the first six overs. The two made a stormy partnership of 89 runs, in which Lee scored 43 runs in 24 balls and Verma contributed 31 runs in 21 balls. Their attack ensured that even then Georgia Wareham Striked twice in an over to remove both, with the required run rate remaining well under control.
jemima rodriguesLeading from the front, played a player of the match winning inning of 41 runs off 23 balls. along with the creation Laura Wolvaardt (32), Rodrigues bowled the middle overs with ease. Victory was sealed when marijane kapp The winning four was hit in the 16th over and the score ended at 169/3.
With this win, the Capitals have achieved the remarkable feat of reaching the WPL final in every single edition of the tournament since its inception in 2023. Now they head into a blockbuster final Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) On February 5, it was hoped that his fourth consecutive appearance would finally give him his first title shot.
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