WPL 2026: Beth-bowlers help Gujarat Giants end Delhi Capitals' winning run
Gujarat Giants, with the win over Delhi Capitals, have displaced Mumbai Indians from the second spot in the WPL 2026 points table
Gujarat celebrating wicket vs Delhi in WPL 2026 match 17
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Gujarat Giants, in a must-win Match 17 of WPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday, managed to end Capitals’ two-match winning streak to put themselves one step closer to the playoffs spot in WPL 2026. GG now have 8 points to their name in seven matches, taking them to the number two spot in the points table, while Delhi, with the loss, have dropped down to the number four spot.
GG lose early wickets despite brisk start
Gujarat Giants endured an underwhelming start as in-form Sophie Devine (13 off 10) fell early to Marizanne Kapp. Anushka Sharma then injected momentum with a brisk 39 off 25 balls, briefly stabilising the innings before Shree Charani removed her. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner failed to make an impact, scoring just two before Minnu Mani struck to keep DC on top.
Mooney anchors as wickets tumble
Beth Mooney held the innings together with a composed knock, registering her first half-century of the season. However, Gujarat continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Shree Charani dismissed Georgia Wareham (11 off 7), while Chinelle Henry accounted for Bharti Fulmali (3 off 5). Mooney’s resistance ended on 58 when Nandini Sharma struck, leaving GG reeling.
Late flourish lifts Gujarat to competitive total
Shree Charani further dented Gujarat’s hopes by removing Kashvee Gautam (2) and Kanika Ahuja (4). A late cameo from Tanuja Kanwar (21 off 11) provided some momentum at the death as Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 174 for 9.
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Delhi stumble early in chase
Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a shaky start with Shafali Verma (14 off 10) falling to Rajeshwari Gaikwad. Lizelle Lee struggled for fluency before being dismissed by Sophie Devine on the final ball of the powerplay, who soon struck again to remove Jemimah Rodrigues (16 off 16).
Middle-order collapse puts DC under pressure
Marizanne Kapp fell for a first-ball duck to Ashleigh Gardner, while Gaikwad returned to dismiss Laura Wolvaardt (24 off 23). Chinelle Henry followed soon after, again off Gaikwad, leaving Delhi five down for 85 and firmly on the back foot.
Rana and Prasad mount late charge
Sneh Rana played a blistering cameo, scoring 29 off 14 balls, and stitched a crucial 70-run stand for the seventh wicket with Niki Prasad. The pair dragged Delhi to the brink of victory before Rana fell four runs short of the target, dismissed by Devine.
Devine seals dramatic Gujarat win
With the pressure mounting, Sophie Devine held her nerve and dismissed Niki Prasad (47 off 24) on the final ball of the match, restricting Delhi Capitals to 171 for 8 and sealing a dramatic three-run victory for Gujarat Giants.
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants full scorecards:
GG scorecard:
| Gujarat Giants Women (20 ovs maximum) | ||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Beth Mooney † | c Rodrigues b Sharma | 58 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 126.08 |
| Sophie Devine | b Kapp | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 130 |
| Anushka Sharma | c Mani b Shree Charani | 39 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 156 |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | c Rana b Mani | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Georgia Wareham | b Shree Charani | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Bharti Fulmali | b Henry | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Kanika Ahuja | lbw b Shree Charani | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Kashvee Gautam | b Shree Charani | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | c Shree Charani b Henry | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 190.9 |
| Renuka Singh | not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Extras | (b 5, lb 6, w 7) 18 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.70) 174/9 | |||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 12 |
| Chinelle Henry | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Nandani Sharma | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 6 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 7.75 | 8 |
| Sneh Rana | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Minnu Mani | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 | 6 |
DC scorecard:
| Delhi Capitals Women (T: 175 runs from 20 ovs) | |||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shafali Verma | c Gardner b Gayakwad | 14 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
| Lizelle Lee † | c Gardner b Devine | 11 | 20 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | b Gayakwad | 24 | 23 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 104.34 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (c) | b Devine | 16 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Marizanne Kapp | b Gardner | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chinelle Henry | c Gardner b Gayakwad | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 81.81 |
| Niki Prasad | c Gardner b Devine | 47 | 24 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 195.83 |
| Sneh Rana | c Wareham b Devine | 29 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 193.33 |
| Minnu Mani | not out | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (b 4, lb 1, nb 1, w 14) 20 | ||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.55) 171/8 | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s |
| Renuka Singh | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| Kashvee Gautam | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 3 |
| Sophie Devine | 4 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 9.25 | 11 | 4 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 4 | 2 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 7 | 5 |
| Georgia Wareham | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
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First Published: Jan 27 2026 | 11:25 PM IST