GG vs DC: Sophie Devine dished out a display of the kind that is rarely seen as the Gujarat Giants narrowly overcame Delhi Capitals in a pulsating GG vs DC Women’s Premier League encounter. The superlative display of the all-rounder helped the Giants win the encounter by four runs, as the Capitals almost turned the result upside down in the end.
Devine scored along with a breathtaking 95 off just 42 deliveries, then supported it with 2/21, and finally held his nerve to defend seven runs in the last over to get this unforgettable victory.
Sophie Devine’s Record-Breaking Knock Sets the Platform
Being asked to bat first, Gujarat Giants started off well, though Devine fully took charge of the match later on. Devine hit four consecutive sixes in an over off Sneh Rana. The over went for 32 runs, which is the most expensive over in the history of the WPL
Ball-by-Ball Breakdown of the Most Expensive Over Of WPL
5.1: Devine throws a slot ball down the leg side for four
5.2: An opps for cover point provides an additonal boundary value
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5.3: Devine charges down the track and hits a six over long-on
5.4: A leg stump delivery goes over cow corner, and Devine brings up a quick fifty
5.5: Down on one knee, she clubs another six over deep midwicket
5.6: The full toss is whacked to smithereens, flying over the ropes yet again
Total: 32 runs the most expensive over of WPL
She got her fifty in just 25 balls
Giants quickly moved on to 80/0 at the end of Power Play
With her forceful hitting, she tore apart the Capitals’ bowling plans and laid the foundation for a gigantic score.
Middle Overs: Giants Slow After Devine’s Dismissal
The initial partnership of 94 was finally broken with the dismissal of Beth Mooney, but Devine just kept hitting hard and hit three more sixes in the same over, taking her score in the 90s.
Devine went very close to becoming the first centurion in WPL history herself. She fell short by five runs and was bowled out for 95 off 42 deliveries. Her dismissal sparked a slight holdup in scoring as wickets began to tumble.
Late Drama: Nandani Sharma’s Hat-Trick Stops Giants
Despite contributions from Ashleigh Gardner’s 49 and Anushka Sharma, the Giants lost momentum at the death. Nandani Sharma then produced a sensational spell. Claimed a hat-trick in the final over. Completed with a fabulous five-for in only her second WPL match. From being 126/1 in 10.3 overs, Gujarat Giants managed only 83 runs in the final 10 overs to end on 209 all out.
Delhi Capitals’ Chase: Lee and Wolvaardt Shine
Delhi Capitals came out swinging in pursuit of 210.
Key Performers for DC
Lizelle Lee – 86: Aggressive from the start, punishing anything loose
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Laura Wolvaardt – 77: Played the anchor before exploding late
Lee was dropped early and made the Giants pay, while Wolvaardt accelerated brilliantly in the final overs to keep DC in the hunt.
Final Over Drama: Devine Holds Her Nerve
The equation came down to 7 runs needed off the last over. With pressure mounting, Devine delivered a captain’s spell:
- Two dot balls to start
- Crucial wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues
- Wolvaardt dismissed on the length ball
- Giants sealed victory from the jaws of defeat
The Capitals finished agonisingly short despite a valiant chase.
Brief Scores – GG vs DC
Gujarat Giants: 209 in 20 overs
Sophie Devine 95, Ashleigh Gardner 49; Nandani Sharma 5/33, Shree Charani 2/42)
Delhi Capitals: 205/5 in 20 overs
(Lizelle Lee 86, Laura Wolvaardt 77; Sophie Devine 2/21, Rajeshwari Gayakwad 1/11)
Result: Gujarat Giants won by 4 runs
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