A sensational all-round performance Sophie Devine helped Giants of Gujarat The women claimed a thrilling victory by four runs Capitals of Delhi Women 4. in the match Women’s Premier League 2026 At Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. In a high-scoring contest that continued till the last moments, Gujarat defended 209 despite a valiant chase led by them. Lizelle Lee and Laura Volwardt.
Gujarat giants Sophie Devine-Ashleigh Gardner shined to 209
After Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and elected to bowl, Gujarat Giants were equipped with a commanding batting display. Sophie Devine. The veteran opener hit 95 off just 42 deliveries, hitting seven fours and eight sixes to dominate the Delhi attack. Devine set the tone early and maintained his momentum through the medium overs, ensuring Gujarat stayed on course for a big total.
captain Ashley Gardner After the early loss of Beth Mooney, she anchored the innings and provided vital support with a free 49 off 26 balls. Useful cameras Anushka Sharma and Kashvee Gautam Gujarat helped the Giants score 209, though a dramatic collapse in the final over saw them choke.
Nandini Sharma’s five-for triggers a late collapse
The highlight of Delhi Capitals’ bowling effort was an extraordinary spell Nandini SharmaHe finished with sensational figures of 5 for 33. Bowling in the final, he scored a memorable hat-trick Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwadand Renuka Thakur scored the fourth hat-trick in WPL history with consecutive balls. He got good support Nallapureddi Charanihe took two wickets, but Gujarat’s top-order firepower had already done the damage.
Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt lead the spirited Delhi chase
Chasing 210 for victory, Delhi Capitals Women responded with an excellent opening stand. Lee smashed 86 off 54 balls, hitting 12 fours and three sixes, while Wolvaardt scored 77 off just 38 balls. The duo kept Delhi well ahead of the pace required for most of the innings and put Gujarat under immense pressure.
Despite a strong platform, Gujarat Giants hit back at crucial intervals, with Devine once again decisive, picking up two key wickets while Rajeshwari claimed two scalps to slow down the chase in the middle innings.
Gujarat is keeping its nerve
Gujarat Giants kept their cool as Delhi needed a few runs in the final overs. Tight bowling at the death and smart field placements saw Delhi Capitals finish at 205 for 5, just four runs short of the target. The narrow win highlighted Gujarat’s resilience under pressure and capped off a memorable night with a match-winning all-round performance from Devine.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
🚨 SOPHIE DEVINE SAVED 6 RUNS IN THE FINAL 🚨
– 2 wins in 2 games for Gujarat 🤯 pic.twitter.com/k6iFNdg0K0
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2026
SOPHIE DEVINE – GUJARAT STAR STAR. 🌟
– Sophie Devine made a 6 run defense against Delhi Capitals in the 20th over. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/ED7LdqXs9o
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 11, 2026
GREATEST INNINGS OF WPL BY SOPHIE DEVINE..!!
– He played a magnificent knock of 95 runs in 42 balls. pic.twitter.com/FMad6HSPXz
— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) January 11, 2026
77 runs were required in 30 balls.
7 runs were required in 6 balls.
Sensational over by Sophie Devine to win for Gujarat Giants. pic.twitter.com/tKVol2rSXY— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) January 11, 2026
95 with the bat and defended 5 from 6 against Wolvaardt and Jemimah
Buy a bow Sophie Devine pic.twitter.com/alKKqDAQUw
— cricmawa (@cricmawa) January 11, 2026
when you have sophie devine, cricket automatically becomes absolute cinema pic.twitter.com/TDKc7J2dZP
— s (@_sectumsempra18) January 11, 2026
⚡️A WONDERFUL END⚡️
wow!! What a competition we witnessed #WPL26
Laura Wolvaardt’s epic knock brought Delhi Capitals so close to a resounding victory, but they fell short, needing only 7 from the final over.
Sophie Devine, bend over! pic.twitter.com/t3SlG8orpQ
— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine you are a Gem
He defended 7 runs against two set shots. He conceded just two runs and took two wickets from Jemimah Rodrigues #Laura Volwardt.
After scoring 95 (42) pointsA performance to remember
#TATAWPL #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/o4q0CLIUJw
— najish fan (@najish88407371) January 11, 2026
SOPHIE DEVINE – GUJARAT STAR STAR. 🌟
– Sophie Devine made a 6 run defense against Delhi Capitals in the 20th over. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/T7MZGKHbAW
— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) January 11, 2026
— Bharath (@Bharath55031115) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine, bend over!
Scores 95 (42) with the bat, then defends 7 runs against two set shots – conceding just 2 runs🔥
All-time, match-winning performance.
One to remember 👏#WPL26 pic.twitter.com/fikwLBCQ8b— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine is the director of AURA UNIVERSITY. This woman was not going to let 95 go to waste.
He doesn’t shy away from Laura and Liesel’s crazy kicks. And Jemi was a good cameo but his door let it all down. NOT. I LOVE WPL
— future wife of harmanpreet kaur 🤞🏳️🌈 (@angsty_artemis) January 11, 2026
7 runs were required in 6 balls.
Sensational over by Sophie Devine to win for Gujarat Giants.#WPL2026 #DCvGG #SophieDevine pic.twitter.com/Dk0vF5AWgw— VIVEK KUMAR (@iamVIVEKKUMAR22) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine held a masterclass for giants! 95 off 42 balls, including 32 runs ransacked. he stood up when it mattered most. With nerves of steel, he defended for just 6 runs in the final over to seal the win and ended the … pic.twitter.com/BYMmUvTNjp
— Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341) January 11, 2026
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