Sophie Devine’s exceptional performance with a 42-ball 95 and two crucial wickets in the final over secured a thrilling four-run win for Gujarat Giants against Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at DY Patil Stadium. Devine’s explosive innings propelled Gujarat Giants to a total of 209 runs in 20 overs, despite initial doubts about their score. In a dramatic turn of events, Devine’s last-over heroics restricted Delhi Capitals to 205/5, sealing the victory for her team.
Lizelle Lee’s 85 off 54 balls and Laura Wolvaardt’s 77 off 38 were not enough for Delhi Capitals as they suffered their second consecutive defeat in the tournament. Despite a strong partnership between Lee and Wolvaardt, Devine’s crucial wickets of Jemimah Rodrigues and Wolvaardt in the final over turned the tide in favor of Gujarat Giants. Delhi Capitals fell short of the target, failing to capitalize on their strong start.
In a record-breaking chase, Delhi Capitals displayed confidence with Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee’s solid opening partnership. However, Devine’s exceptional bowling performance, including the key dismissals of Rodrigues and Wolvaardt, halted Delhi Capitals’ momentum. The match witnessed intense moments as both teams fought fiercely till the end, with Devine emerging as the game-changer for Gujarat Giants.
