Sophie Devine defends last over as Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals in WPL thriller

Gujarat Giants pulled off a tense three-run win over Delhi Capitals in a nail-biting Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 match in Vadodara, sealing the result in the final over. The contest turned into a pressure-cooker chase, and the Giants leaned on veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine to close out the game when Delhi were still within striking distance.

Chasing a target of 175, Delhi carried the equation deep and entered the last over needing nine runs with batters at the crease and the momentum swinging with every boundary and single. The Kotambi Stadium crowd witnessed a finish that underlined why WPL matches have increasingly become defined by late-innings tactics, calm execution and fielding intensity under lights.

Devine’s decisive final over

Devine’s job was clear: protect a small margin, keep the ball away from hitting zones, and force Delhi into low-percentage shots. Gujarat’s field set-up and disciplined lengths ensured that even as Delhi searched for the boundary, the required runs stayed just out of reach. The Giants ultimately closed the chase narrowly, securing a crucial win and completing a season double over the Capitals.

• Result: Gujarat Giants won by 3 runs.
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
• Key moment: Delhi needed 9 off the last over; Devine defended it successfully.

For Gujarat, the victory adds points and confidence in a tightly contested season where net run-rate and head-to-head results can become important. For Delhi, the defeat will likely trigger discussions around shot selection in the closing stages, strike rotation under pressure, and how to manage the chase when the requirement falls under ten runs in the final over.

The match also reinforced how experienced finishers—whether with bat or ball—can tilt tight contests. In this one, Gujarat’s ability to stay composed in the last six balls proved to be the separating line.