Sophie Devine defends tense final over as Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 3 runs in WPL 2026 thriller
Gujarat Giants sealed a three-run win over Delhi Capitals in a tight Women’s Premier League 2026 match in Vadodara, with Sophie Devine holding her nerve in the final over to complete a season double against Delhi and lift Gujarat up the table.
A finish that went down to the last ball
Gujarat Giants edged Delhi Capitals by three runs in a nail-biting Women’s Premier League 2026 encounter at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, with the match decided in the final over. The win also completed a season double for Gujarat over Delhi, adding momentum to the Giants’ campaign.
Chasing 175, Delhi entered the last over needing nine runs, with Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad at the crease. Veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine took charge for Gujarat and produced a high-pressure spell when margins were at their thinnest.
Devine’s decisive over
Devine kept a tight line early in the over and conceded only four runs from the first three balls, forcing Delhi to take greater risks. The turning point came when she trapped Rana lbw, abruptly changing the chase equation and pushing Delhi into a must-hit situation.
With four needed off the last ball, Prasad went for a big shot but found a fielder in the deep, ending a late push that had briefly swung belief back towards Delhi.
What it means for the table
The victory lifted Gujarat Giants into second place on the points table, while Delhi were left to reflect on missed opportunities despite a spirited late stand. For Gujarat, the match reinforced the value of experience at the death and the importance of holding nerve in high-stakes moments.