Sophie Devine displayed composure in the final over, defending nine runs to secure a thrilling three-run victory for Gujarat Giants against Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 match at Kotambi Stadium. With this win, Gujarat Giants moved to second place on the points table with eight points.
Gujarat Giants, after posting 174/9, faced a tense situation as Delhi Capitals needed nine runs in the last over with Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad at the crease. Devine bowled tightly, conceding only 4 runs in the first three balls and crucially dismissing Sneh Rana with a brilliant delivery.
In a nail-biting finish, Niki Prasad needed four runs off the last ball but was caught by Ashleigh Gardner, sealing victory for Gujarat Giants. Delhi Capitals, falling just short of the target, had earlier chosen to bowl and restricted Gujarat Giants to 174/9, with Beth Mooney’s composed 58 being a standout performance.
Anushka Sharma’s 39 off 25 and Tanuja Kanwar’s unbeaten 21 off 11 balls bolstered Gujarat’s total. Delhi’s bowlers, led by N. Shree Charani’s 4 for 31, put up a strong fight. Despite a spirited effort from Niki Prasad (47 off 24) and Sneh Rana (29 off 15), Sophie Devine’s exceptional bowling ensured another close win for Gujarat Giants.
