Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals by three runs in last-over WPL thriller
Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by three runs in a tense Women’s Premier League 2026 match in Vadodara, with Sophie Devine defending the final over under pressure. Delhi’s chase went down to the wire, but Gujarat held their nerve to complete a season double over the Capitals.
A last-over finish in Vadodara
Gujarat Giants produced a tight finish to beat Delhi Capitals by three runs in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The match turned into a final-over contest, with Delhi needing nine runs off the last six balls in a chase of 175.
The decisive moment came when veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine kept her composure and defended the final over, closing out a win that also sealed a season double for Gujarat Giants over Delhi Capitals.
How the chase tightened
Delhi stayed in touch through the chase, taking the game deep and ensuring the required run-rate remained within reach as the innings moved toward the end. With two batters at the crease and nine needed in the final over, the contest was set for a dramatic finish.
But Gujarat’s execution in the closing moments—especially with Devine handling the pressure—proved decisive. Delhi could not find the boundary sequence required, and Gujarat emerged with a narrow but crucial victory.
What the result means for the table race
- Gujarat Giants add a key win in a closely contested WPL season.
- Delhi Capitals drop a tight game despite staying in the chase until the last over.
- The season double adds a psychological edge for Gujarat in any potential playoff rematch.
With the league stage progressing and margins tightening, close finishes like this can have an outsized impact on net run-rate calculations and qualification scenarios, making the three-run result particularly valuable for Gujarat.