Another exciting match that was played in the Women’s Premier League 2026 saw Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) win the match by a close margin of 3 runs in a high-intensity match in vadodara versus Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W). The game provided the fans with a sense of holding the breath up to the last minute and a ball that demonstrated competitive batting, disciplined bowling and dramatic last-over pressure. Delhi Capitals were very close to the chase with the explosive knocks of Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana but bowlers of Gujarat contained their nerves in the last over to win the famous match. This article will provide complete information about Gujarat giants (wpl) vs Delhi capitals cricket match scorecard details, the full scorecards, statistical tables, match flow and the tactical insights.
Gujarat Giants (WPL) vs Delhi Capitals Cricket Match no. 17 WPL 2026: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 |
| Match Number | 17th Match (Night) |
| Date | 27 January 2026 |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals Women won toss, chose to field |
| Result | Gujarat Giants Women won by 3 runs |
| Target | 175 Runs |
| Gujarat Giants Score | 174/9 (20 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals Score | 171/8 (20 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Sophie Devine |
| Points Awarded | GG-W – 2 Points |
Gujarat Giants (WPL) vs Delhi Capitals Cricket Match Overview
The game was a classic WPL thriller as the two teams kept on exchanging momentum in the game. Gujarat Giants had managed to create a solid ground by the constant top-order batting where the milestones were achieved periodically. But in the middle overs, Delhi Capitals resisted with disciplined bowling which prevented a huge score. Delhi began on the offensive, but this time fell behind with wickets. Middle order found itself in a short struggle before Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana took a strong counter load which almost won the match. The bowlers of Gujarat were so composed, having only few runs to defend the target, in the last over. The game eventually captured the theme of small moments determining the outcome of T20 matches when it comes to tight overs, intelligent field positioning and dealing with pressure.
GG-W vs DC-W Match no 17 WPL 2026 Match Squad
Gujarat Giants Women Squad
| Player | Role |
| Beth Mooney | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Sophie Devine | All-rounder |
| Anushka Sharma | Top-order Batter |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | All-rounder |
| Georgia Wareham | Bowling All-rounder (Leg Spin) |
| Bharti Fulmali | Middle-order Batter |
| Kanika Ahuja | Batting All-rounder |
| Kashvee Gautam | Bowling All-rounder |
| Tanuja Kanwar | Bowler (Left-arm Spin) |
| Renuka Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Left-arm Spinner |
Delhi Capitals Women Squad
| Player | Role |
| Shafali Verma | Opening Batter |
| Lizelle Lee | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Top-order Batter |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (c) | Middle-order Batter |
| Marizanne Kapp | Fast Bowling All-rounder |
| Chinelle Henry | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| Niki Prasad | Middle-order Batter |
| Sneh Rana | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| Minnu Mani | Spin All-rounder |
| Shree Charani | Spinner |
| Nandani Sharma | Bowler |
Gujarat Giants (WPL) vs Delhi Capitals Cricket Match Scorecard
Given below is the complete details of the Gujarat Giants (WPL) vs Delhi Capitals cricket match scorecard
Gujarat Giants Women 1st Innings Scorecard
Gujarat Giants Women had played well and scored 174/ 9 in 20 overs after being requested to be first to bat. The innings was constructed on a steady strike of Beth Mooney, who had scored 58 runs and spearheaded the batting line in the first and second overs. Sophie Devine gave the team a fast beginning and Anushka Sharma kept the team on the momentum by scoring a fierce 39 out of 25 balls, which kept the team ahead in the middle stage. Despite Gujarat losing wickets consistently after the half mark, some late in-valuable contributions by Georgia Wareham and Tanuja Kanwar saw Gujarat finish well. Delhi Capitals recovered the situation with a four-wicket haul by Shree Charani who ensured that Giants did not pass the 180 mark. Gujarat handled the late collapse to record a difficult total due to consistent partnerships and successful rotation of strikes.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Beth Mooney † | 58 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 126.08 |
| Sophie Devine | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Anushka Sharma | 39 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 156.00 |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Georgia Wareham | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Bharti Fulmali | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Kanika Ahuja | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Kashvee Gautam | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 190.90 |
| Renuka Singh | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Extras | 18 | ||||
| Total | 174/9 | 20 Overs | RR 8.70 |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| 1 | 19 | 2.2 ov |
| 2 | 73 | 8.5 ov |
| 3 | 96 | 11.3 ov |
| 4 | 128 | 14.4 ov |
| 5 | 131 | 15.4 ov |
| 6 | 135 | 16.3 ov |
| 7 | 139 | 17.1 ov |
| 8 | 151 | 17.6 ov |
| 9 | 174 | 19.6 ov |
Delhi Capitals Women Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Chinelle Henry | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Nandani Sharma | 4 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 31 | 4 | 7.75 |
| Sneh Rana | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Minnu Mani | 3 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 |
Delhi Capitals Women 2nd Innings Scorecard
Chasing a target of 175, Delhi Capitals Women began positively but struggled to maintain consistency as wickets fell at important moments. Shafali Verma opened the attack and the bowlers of Gujarat soon made the opposition feel the heat and drove away the main batters in the course of middle overs. Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues tried to make the innings steady, but frequent breakthroughs made the chase slow. It was again a live match as Niki Prasad played a tempestuous innings of 47 runs with the outstanding assistance of Sneh Rana, who made 29 very fast runs and helped in making Delhi reach the brink of victory. Nevertheless, the bowling performance of Sophie Devine and Rajeshwari Gayakwad in the final overs put pressure on it and Delhi eventually ended at 171/8, losing by three runs in a tense end.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Shafali Verma | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Lizelle Lee † | 11 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 55.00 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 24 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 104.34 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (c) | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chinelle Henry | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.81 |
| Niki Prasad | 47 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 195.83 |
| Sneh Rana | 29 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 193.33 |
| Minnu Mani | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 20 | ||||
| Total | 171/8 | 20 Overs | RR 8.55 |
Gujarat Giants Women Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Renuka Singh | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
| Kashvee Gautam | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | 4 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Sophie Devine | 4 | 37 | 4 | 9.25 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | 4 | 26 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Georgia Wareham | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
GG-W vs DC-W Match no 17 WPL 2026 Match Highlights
- Gujarat Giants Women began their game on a high note and got their runs fast during the powerplay without losing a lot of mind and reaching more than fifty runs.
- Beth Mooney anchored the ball calmly, turning the strike at will with the other end being attacked by other batters in an aggressive position.
- The middle overs saw Anushka Sharma raise the scoring rate through consecutive boundaries which ensured that Gujarat continued with good momentum.
- Delhi Capitals Women also responded by executing professional bowling led by Shree Charani who secured key wickets and reduced the during.
- In the death overs Gujarat had lost a number of wickets but Tanuja Kanwar hit late to enable the team to achieve a competitive score of 174 runs.
- Delhi Capitals Women started off well in the procession, and Shafali Verma used her early attack on powerplay boundaries.
- Gujarat bowlers responded promptly by ousting star batters and this put Delhi middle order under pressure.
- The attempt to stabilize the innings proved unsuccessful because Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues were unable to proceed to a steady partnership because of constant wickets.
- The game became interesting as Niki Prasad created a fierce retaliatory strike, which resulted in boundaries at a fast rate.
- Sneh Rana aided her very well, and conducted the Delhi Capitals quite nearer to the aim in the concluding overs.
- Gujarat Giants were composed of pressure and tight bowling and intelligent field setting in the death overs.
- The last over turned out to be very dramatic as Delhi only required a couple of runs, but Gujarat managed to defend the overall.
- The game concluded with a close-run win of Gujarat Giants Women with three runs.
GG-W vs DC-W Match no 17 WPL 2026 Key Performers of the Match
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Sophie Devine | GG-W | 4 wickets + crucial runs |
| Beth Mooney | GG-W | Match-defining 58 runs |
| Anushka Sharma | GG-W | Fast 39 runs |
| Niki Prasad | DC-W | Explosive 47 off 24 |
| Sneh Rana | DC-W | Powerful finishing 29 |
Player of the Match
Sophie Devine won the player of the match for her amazing performance with the ball. She took 4 wickets for 37 runs in her 4 overs. Her outstanding bowling performance helped Gujarat Giants successfully defend the target of 175 runs and win the match by 3 runs.
Conclusion
One of the most exciting games of season one of the Women premier league 2026 was the Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women game. The overall performance of the Gujarat team in terms of intelligent batting, disciplined spin flighting and composed performance under pressure enabled them to defend a modest score successfully. Delhi Capitals demonstrated great fighting spirit particularly in the last few overs, however, first wickets and pressure on the scoreboard came at a costly price. It is the all-round brilliance of Sophie Devine, who won her the Player of the Month award, that made the difference in Gujarat narrowly winning.
Such matches underscore the reason why T20 cricket is unpredictable and just a three run difference can spell out the difference between winning and losing.
FAQs
A1. Gujarat giants women secured the game by a small margin of 3 runs over the Delhi capitals women in Kotambi stadium, Vadodara.
A2. Sophie won the player of the match award for taking 4 wickets.
A3. Gujarat Giants Women made 174 runs with 9 wickets lost in the 20 overs given to them, and thus, leaving a target of 175 runs to be scored by the Delhi Capitals Women.
A4. Delhi Capitals Women ended with a final total of 171/8 in 20 overs and this was a match which missed the mark of the target by a margin of just 3 runs, one of the nearest finishes of the season.
A5. The top performer of the match was Beth Mooney who made an excellent inning of 58 runs on behalf of Gujarat Giants Women.
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