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Gujarat Giants Edge Delhi Capitals as Devine Hits 95 and Closes Out Final Over

The result gives Gujarat two wins from two to start WPL 2026, leaving Delhi winless after a high-scoring DY Patil contest.

Overview

  • Gujarat posted 209 before restricting Delhi to 205/5, with Sophie Devine conceding only three in the last six balls to secure a four-run victory.
  • Devine hammered 95 off 42 deliveries, including a record 32-run over off Sneh Rana, after a 94-run opening stand with Beth Mooney.
  • Delhi’s chase was powered by Lizelle Lee’s 86 and Laura Wolvaardt’s 77, whose 90-run partnership kept the target in reach until the final over.
  • Uncapped pacer Nandani Sharma claimed 5-33 for Delhi and completed a hat-trick with the last three balls of Gujarat’s innings.
  • Delhi opted to bowl expecting evening dew at DY Patil as the venue produced another heavy-scoring game in a tournament marked by 200-plus totals.