WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 3 runs as Sophie Devine closes out another thriller

Gujarat Giants held their nerve to beat Delhi Capitals by three runs in a tight Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 contest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Vadodara, with Sophie Devine again delivering under pressure in the final over.

In a match that swung repeatedly, Gujarat posted 174 for 9, anchored by Beth Mooney’s 58. Delhi’s response remained alive deep into the chase, finishing at 171 for 8, with Niki Prasad top-scoring with 47 as the Capitals threatened to steal the game at the death.

The defining moment came in the final over when Devine was handed a small but uncomfortable defence. She struck at key moments, removing batters and limiting scoring options to seal the win despite earlier being taken for runs in the slog overs. The result underlined a recurring theme for Gujarat this season: staying composed in chaos and executing simple plans when the equation tightens.

Before the last-over finish, Delhi had staged a strong recovery after losing wickets, keeping the required rate within reach through late-innings hitting. For Gujarat, the win strengthens their campaign positioning, while Delhi will rue missed opportunities earlier in the chase and the inability to convert a late surge into a finish.

For spectators, it was another reminder of why the WPL’s mid-table battles can be as gripping as the top-of-the-table clashes: small moments—one boundary saved, one mistimed heave, one wide avoided—tend to decide outcomes. Gujarat’s ability to defend tight totals, and Devine’s repeated calm in the last over, could become a key narrative as the tournament approaches its knockout phase.

• Result: Gujarat Giants 174/9 beat Delhi Capitals 171/8 by 3 runs.
• Key batter: Beth Mooney 58 helped Gujarat post a defendable total.
• Key bowler: Sophie Devine closed out the last over and finished with decisive impact.