WPL 2026: Sophie Devine stars as GG beat DC again
What's the story
Gujarat Giants stole a close win against Delhi Capitals for the second time in the 2026 Women's Premier League season. The Giants managed to defend 174, though DC recovered well from 85/5. Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana staged DC's comeback with a 70-run stand, but Sophie Devine defended nine runs in the final over. Devine took four wickets as GG won by three runs.
Wickets
Devine leaks runs after taking two wicketsÂ
Despite getting a decent start, DC lost Shafali Verma (14) in the third over. Although Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt propelled DC past 50, the former fell to Devine. Devine's second wicket was skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (16). Although DC were in hot water, Prasad and Rana added 70 runs (31 balls). And Devine conceded four successive boundaries and a six in the 17th over.
Finish
Devine denies DC victory
Rana came into her own when 29 runs were required off 12 balls. Smashing Ashleigh Gardner for successive boundaries, Rana and Prasad helped DC plunder 20 runs from the over. DC smelled victory with just nine runs required off the final over. However, Devine dismissed both Rana (29 off 15 balls) and Prasad (47 off 24 balls) to steal a three-run win.
Figures
Devine's maiden WPL four-fer
Devine, who shone in the final over, finished with 4/37 from four overs. Rajeshwari Gayakwad also took three wickets for 20 runs in four overs. According to ESPNcricinfo, the former recorded her maiden four-wicket haul in the WPL. The GG seamer now has 24 wickets from 25 WPL matches at an average of 20.08. Her tally includes an economy of 8.33.
Information
Defending sub-10 runs in final overÂ
According to Cricbuzz, Devine became the first player to defend less than 10 runs in the final over in the WPL. Earlier this season, Devine brought back GG from the jaws of defeat, defending six runs against DC.