WPL 2026: Sophie Devine defends final over as Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 3 runs
Gujarat Giants edged Delhi Capitals by three runs in a tight WPL 2026 match in Vadodara, with Sophie Devine holding her nerve in the last over. Gujarat posted 174/9, and Delhi fell just short despite a late push led by Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad.
Gujarat Giants clinched a three-run win over Delhi Capitals in a tense Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash in Vadodara on January 27, 2026, sealing the result in the final over. Veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine delivered the decisive moments under pressure, defending the last over as Delhi’s chase narrowed to single-digit requirements.
How the match turned in the final over
Chasing 175, Delhi needed nine runs from the last over with Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad at the crease. Devine conceded only four runs off the first three balls, then struck with a key lbw dismissal to remove Rana. With four needed off the final ball, Prasad attempted a boundary but hit straight to a fielder in the deep, ending the chase and handing Gujarat a dramatic win.
Key performances for Gujarat
Gujarat posted 174/9, built around a 58 off 46 balls from Beth Mooney and a brisk 39 from Anushka Sharma. A late cameo of 21 not out from Tanuja Kanwar helped push the total into a defendable range, giving the bowlers enough margin to absorb a late Delhi surge.
Delhi’s effort and what went wrong
- A quick start was followed by regular wickets that stalled momentum
- Late contributions from Rana (29) and Prasad (47) revived the chase
- Delhi fell short at the death as Gujarat executed better in the last over
The result also helped Gujarat’s position on the points table, with the report noting the Giants climbed into second place. Delhi were left to reflect on missed opportunities after starts from their top order did not convert into a match-winning platform.