WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by three runs after Sophie Devine seals tense final over
In a last-over finish at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium, Gujarat Giants edged Delhi Capitals by three runs, with Sophie Devine defending nine runs in the final over to complete a season double over Delhi.
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) delivered another tight finish on Monday night, with Gujarat Giants holding their nerve to beat Delhi Capitals by three runs in Vadodara. In the 17th match of WPL 2026 at Kotambi Stadium, the result hinged on the final over, where Sophie Devine’s composure with the ball proved decisive.
How the chase reached the last over
Chasing 175, Delhi Capitals were left needing nine runs from the final over, with Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad at the crease. That set up a classic pressure scenario: a target close enough to feel attainable, but tight enough that a couple of dot balls could swing the match.
Devine, a veteran all-rounder known for her calm decision-making, kept the lines tight early in the over, conceding limited runs and forcing Delhi to take riskier options. The turning point came when she trapped Rana lbw, narrowing Delhi’s options and raising the required rate further.
The final ball moment
With Delhi needing a boundary off the last ball, Prasad went for a big hit, but the shot went straight into the deep, where Ashleigh Gardner completed the catch to end the chase. The dismissal sealed a dramatic three-run win and ensured Gujarat completed a season double over Delhi.
Gujarat’s innings: building a defendable total
Earlier, Gujarat Giants posted 174/9, led by Beth Mooney’s 58 off 46 balls and useful support from Anushka Sharma (39). A late burst, including Tanuja Kanwar’s quick unbeaten 21 off 11, helped push the total into a range that allowed Gujarat’s bowlers to attack without needing perfection.
For Delhi, Shree Charani stood out with a career-best spell of 4/31, while Chinelle Henry provided further breakthroughs. But the match ultimately came down to execution at the death—where Gujarat’s final-over plan, delivered by Devine, held up under pressure.
The win boosts Gujarat’s position on the points table, while Delhi will likely focus on converting strong starts into match-winning finishes as the league moves into its decisive stretch.