Sophie Devine Defends Eight Runs to Secure GG Victory
History repeated itself in Vadodara as Sophie Devine once again became the nightmare for Delhi Capitals. In a high-stakes Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 encounter, Devine displayed ice-cool nerves to defend just eight runs in the final over. Her brilliant bowling performance handed the Giants a narrow three-run win, propelling them to the second spot on the WPL points table.
Anushka and Mooney Set the Stage
Earlier in the evening, Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 174 for 9. The foundation was laid by a sparkling cameo from Anushka Sharma, who smashed 39 runs off 24 balls. She took the attack to the Delhi bowlers, hitting eight boundaries and shifting the momentum after an early wicket.
Captain Beth Mooney then anchored the innings with her first half century of the season. Mooney played a composed knock of 58, finding her rhythm in the middle overs to ensure the scoreboard kept ticking. Although the Giants lost a flurry of wickets toward the end, a quick-fire 21 from Tanuja Kanwar pushed the total to a defendable 174.
The Dramatic Chase
Delhi Capitals struggled during the middle phase of their chase. Tight bowling from Ash Gardner and Rajeshwari Gayakwad choked the run flow, leaving Delhi reeling at 100 for 6. However, the game took a wild turn when Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana teamed up. The duo shared a blistering 70-run partnership in just five overs, bringing Delhi to the brink of a miracle victory.
Devine’s Final Over Magic
With eight runs needed off the last six balls, the ball was handed to Devine. Despite having conceded 23 runs in her previous over, the veteran all-rounder kept her composure. She removed both set batters—Prasad and Rana—in the final over, leaving Delhi Capitals stranded at 171. This victory significantly boosts Gujarat's chances for the knockouts, while Delhi will have to rethink their strategy after another close defeat.
