Most Expensive Over of WPL: Gujarat Giants opener Sophie Devine registered her mark on the record book of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) as she hit 32 runs off one over, which is the most expensive over recorded ever in WPL. The incident occurred during the WPL 2026 match between Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals, which took place at the DY Patil Stadium.
Devine vs Rana: An Over to Remember
When Devine faced the over of off-spinner Sneh Rana, she exploded with some powerful hitting. The order in which she hit the balls 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6 broke the existing record of 28 runs in an over in the WPL, which was also clinched by Rana itself in the tournament earlier.
This attack settled the momentum in favor of the Gujarat Giants and piled immense pressure upon the Delhi Capitals in the initial stages of play.
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
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5.6: The full toss is whacked to smithereens, flying over the ropes yet again
Total: 32 runs the most expensive over of WPL
Sophie Devine’s Impact on the Match
The over not only rewrote the history of WPL but changed the story of the match. The hitting of Devine broke the Delhi Capitals’ plans of bowling and proved that she is one of the most dangerous batter in women’s international cricket. The Gujarat Giants were taking charge of the game, having the Capitals on the back foot, as Devine was dominating the proceedings.
Why This Over Matters in WPL History
New Record: Costliest Over in WPL History (32 runs)
Elite Company: Reflects Devine’s elite level status as a winner in any format
Tournament ‘Defining Moment’ – Opponent Demoralized Tournament ‘Defining Moment’ Tournament ‘
Events such as these make the Women’s Premier League one of the most prominent in the world of cricket, with its competitiveness increasing with time.
Sophie Devine Shines with the ball
At the end of the match where 7 runs were needed of 6 balls, Sophie bowled the last over. She took 2 wickets of Jemimah Rodriguez and Laura Wolvaardt and defended the runs sucesfully.
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