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WPL 2026: Sophie Devine's Magic! Gujarat Giants Beat Delhi Capitals in a Last-Ball Thriller

 

WPL 2026: Sophie Devine's Magic! Gujarat Giants Beat Delhi Capitals in a Last-Ball Thriller

If you thought the RCB vs MI match was exciting, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, just took things to a whole new level! In a game that felt like a roller coaster, the Gujarat Giants (GG) pulled off a stunning 3-run victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC).

This match had everything: big hits, a historical hat-trick, and a final over that will be talked about for years. Let’s dive into the highlights!

Beth Mooney Leads the Charge

The Gujarat Giants went out to bat first at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Their captain, Beth Mooney, showed everyone why she’s one of the best in the world.

  • Beth Mooney: Scored a brilliant 58 runs off 46 balls.

  • Anushka Sharma: Played a quick-fire 39 runs off 25 balls to keep the momentum going.

  • The Finish: Tanuja Kanwar added a vital 21 runs at the end to push the score to 174/9.

Fun Fact: During this innings, Delhi’s Nandni Sharma made history! She became the first uncapped player (a player who hasn't played for the national team yet) to take a hat-trick in WPL history.

The Great Delhi Chase

Delhi Capitals had a tough target of 175. While they lost some early wickets, two players almost pulled off a miracle.

  • Niki Prasad: The 20-year-old was fearless, smashing 47 runs off just 24 balls.

  • Sneh Rana: Using her experience, she scored 29 off 15 balls.

They were hitting boundaries everywhere! Heading into the final over, Delhi needed only 9 runs to win. It looked like they had the game in the bag.

Sophie Devine: The Ice-Cool Hero

With the game on the line, Gujarat’s Sophie Devine took the ball for the final over. The pressure was huge, but she didn't blink.

  1. She kept the ball away from the batters' reach.

  2. She dismissed both set batters, Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana, in that final over!

  3. The Result: Delhi could only manage 5 runs, finishing at 171/8.

What This Means for the Teams

This win was massive for the Gujarat Giants. They have now moved up to 2nd place on the points table with 8 points. Delhi Capitals are currently in 4th place with 6 points, making their next few games "must-wins" if they want to reach the playoffs.

What’s Next?

The WPL is taking a well-deserved one-day break. The action returns on Thursday, January 29, 2026, when the UP Warriorz take on the table-toppers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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