Fans go wild as Sophie Devine’s all-round show powers Gujarat Giants to thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026

Jan 12, 2026

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A sensational all-round performance from Sophie Devine helped Gujarat Giants Women clinch a thrilling four-run victory over Delhi Capitals Women in Match 4 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. In a high-scoring contest that went down to the final moments, Gujarat defended 209 despite a valiant chase led by Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt.

Gujarat Giants ride Sophie Devine-Ashleigh Gardner brilliance to 209

After Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and opted to bowl, Gujarat Giants were powered by a commanding batting display, led by Sophie Devine. The veteran opener produced a breathtaking knock of 95 off just 42 deliveries, smashing seven fours and eight sixes to dominate the Delhi attack. Devine set the tone early and maintained the momentum through the middle overs, ensuring Gujarat stayed on course for a massive total.

Captain Ashleigh Gardner provided vital support with a fluent 49 off 26 balls, anchoring the innings after the early loss of Beth Mooney. Useful cameos from Anushka Sharma and Kashvee Gautam helped Gujarat Giants post an imposing 209, though a dramatic collapse in the final over saw them bowled out.

Nandini Sharma’s five-for triggers late collapse

The highlight of Delhi Capitals’ bowling effort was an extraordinary spell from Nandini Sharma, who finished with sensational figures of 5 for 33. Bowling the final over, she claimed a memorable hat-trick, removing Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Renuka Thakur on consecutive balls to register the fourth hat-trick in WPL history. She received good support from Nallapureddy Charani, who chipped in with two wickets, but Gujarat’s top-order firepower had already done the damage.

Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt lead spirited Delhi chase

Chasing 210 for victory, Delhi Capitals Women responded with an outstanding opening stand.Lee played a commanding knock of 86 off 54 balls, striking 12 fours and three sixes, while Wolvaardt matched her partner stroke for stroke with a classy 77 off just 38 deliveries. The duo kept Delhi well ahead of the required rate for most of the innings, putting Gujarat under immense pressure.

Despite the strong platform, Gujarat Giants struck back at crucial intervals Devine once again proved decisive, picking up two key wickets, while Rajeshwari claimed two scalps to slow the chase in the middle overs.

Gujarat hold nerve in tense finish

With Delhi needing a handful of runs in the final overs, Gujarat Giants held their composure. Tight bowling at the death and smart field placements ensured that Delhi Capitals finished on 205 for 5, falling just four runs short of the target. The narrow win highlighted Gujarat’s resilience under pressure and capped off a memorable night led by Devine’s match-winning all-round performance.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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