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DC vs GG, WPL Live Score: Gujarat Giants edge past Delhi Capitals in thrilling 3-tun win
The shift from Navi Mumbai to Vadodara has suited Delhi’s strengths. On more balanced surfaces, their bowlers have dictated terms. Mumbai Indians were restricted to 154 before Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bundled out for 109. Delhi chased both totals with ease, underlining a renewed sense of clarity in approach. Marizanne Kapp has been relentless, while Shree Charani’s control has allowed DC to squeeze opposition line-ups at crucial moments.
Gujarat Giants have experienced a more turbulent journey. Early wins offered promise, but three straight defeats exposed vulnerabilities in both batting depth and bowling execution. Their recovery against UP Warriorz has kept them alive, though the margin for error remains slim.
A key tactical decision looms around Sophie Devine. Her blistering knock against Delhi earlier in the season came from the top order, yet she has since been used lower down the line-up. Whether Gujarat revert to that aggressive template could shape the contest.
The conditions at the BCA Stadium have offered no clear advantage to chasing sides, with results evenly split so far. A par score of around 150 suggests that smart bowling and composed batting will be vital.
With playoff spots within reach for both sides, this match carries the weight of a knockout, long before the tournament officially reaches that stage.
- Niki Prasad 12 (8)
- Sneh Rana 1 (2)
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Niki Prasad, FOUR! Good shot. Floated and full around off, Niki leans into it nicely and lifts it cleanly over mid off for a boundary. A fine connection.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Sneh Rana, Quicker and on middle, skidding down, Sneh stands back and tucks it to square leg for a run.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Sneh Rana, Loopy and full, around off, Rana lunges and pushes it with an angled bat to point. She sets off for a run but her partner sends her back.
STRATEGIC TIME-OUT! Given her ball-striking ability, Chinelle Henry was the last real hope for the Delhi Capitals, and the Gujarat Giants will back themselves to close out the game from here. We have seen some crazy things happen in this sport, and just last night, we saw how close RCB came to the target, thanks to the fireworks from Richa Ghosh. DC will want to push hard, even if they do not get to the target, to try and reduce the margin of defeat. Sneh Rana joins Prasad out in the middle.
Taken at long on! Chinelle Henry has been asked to wait. The catch will be checked upstairs. A clean effort from Ashleigh Gardner with her feet away from the ropes. OUT!
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chinelle Henry, OUT! CAUGHT! Calm and composed from Ashleigh Gardner near the rope. Gayakwad floats it full around off, just enough air to tempt the shot. Henry drops to one knee and looks to launch it over long on. It seems to have the distance, but the ball runs out of steam at the last moment. Gardner judges it beautifully at the boundary and takes it cleanly over her head. The third umpire has a quick look and is satisfied. Probably the last nail in Delhi's coffin as the hard-hitting Chinelle Henry is out of here. 75 needed off 33 balls.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Niki Prasad, Floated and full, around off, Prasad goes down and slogs it to deep mid-wicket for a single that brings up 100 for Delhi.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chinelle Henry, Follows the middle stump line with a short ball, Henry goes back and pulls it towards long on, for a run.
DC need 77 runs from 36 balls. Rajeshwari Gayakwad will bowl out now.
- Chinelle Henry 8 (9)
- Niki Prasad 7 (6)
Tanuja Kanwer to Chinelle Henry, Flatter and shorter, close to off, Henry goes hard with her square cut and gets a bottom edge. It rolls away to covers and they pick up another run.
Tanuja Kanwer to Niki Prasad, Kanwer keeps the length short and line around off, Prasad goes back and works it through mid-wicket for a run.
Tanuja Kanwer to Chinelle Henry, Short again, on off, Henry forces it through covers for one.
Tanuja Kanwer to Niki Prasad, Short and on off, punched to covers where the fielder fumbled slightly and they crossed.
Tanuja Kanwer to Niki Prasad, Skidding in around leg, Niki clips it to mid-wicket where the fielder dives to make the stop. Henry was mid-way down the track, searching for a run but was sent back.
Tanuja Kanwer to Niki Prasad, FOUR! Full and sliding down the leg side, Niki shuffles across and neatly paddles it fine for a boundary. That is exactly what Jemimah was attempting earlier and got out.
Tanuja Kanwer returns. 2-0-10-0 so far for Tanuja.
- Chinelle Henry 6 (7)
- Niki Prasad 1 (2)
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chinelle Henry, FOUR! Henry needs to step up for Delhi. Short on off, she rocks back quickly and slaps it through the covers for a boundary.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Niki Prasad, On middle, worked off the back foot, through square leg for a run.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Niki Prasad, Floated and full, on middle, Niki defends off the front foot.
Laura Wolvaardt could never really get going. DC slide further. Niki Prasad comes out to bat.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Laura Wolvaardt, OUT! STUMPS SHATTERED! Gayakwad strikes and removes Laura Wolvaardt, a massive blow to Delhi. Flatter and shorter around off, it skids on with the angle. Laura makes room to go hard across the line but misses, and the off stump is clipped. Delhi have now lost half their side, slipping from 82 for 2 to 85 for 5.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chinelle Henry, Stays back and punches it to extra cover for one.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chinelle Henry, Short and on middle, skidding into the batter, Henry moves back and pulls it towards mid-wicket where the fielder makes a diving stop and denies the single.
- Chinelle Henry 1 (4)
- Laura Wolvaardt 24 (22)
Ashleigh Gardner to Chinelle Henry, A touch short and on middle, Chinelle Henry plays a bottom-handed pull to deep mid-wicket and opens her account with a single. A top over from the skipper!
Ashleigh Gardner to Chinelle Henry, Gardner comes round the wicket and fires in a flat slider outside off. Henry stays deep in the crease to cut but cannot make contact.
Ashleigh Gardner to Chinelle Henry, Slower through the air, a touch short and on off, again Henry is on the back foot as she plays at it late. Finds point.
Ashleigh Gardner to Chinelle Henry, Short delivery, outside off, Henry cuts from the back foot but finds point.
Marizanne Kapp berates herself on the way back. 2 wickets in 3 balls, and the Gujarat Giants have their tails up. Chinelle Henry is the new batter for DC.
Ashleigh Gardner to Marizanne Kapp, OUT! KAPP IS CLEANED UP! Things are unravelling quickly for the Delhi Capitals. Ashleigh Gardner strikes with her off spin, firing it in flat and short around off, the ball skidding through. Kapp rocks back to play but cannot get bat on it, and the stumps are disturbed once again. Delhi slip to 83 for 4, chasing a target of 175.
Ashleigh Gardner to Laura Wolvaardt, Flighted and on off, Laura walks forward and eases it down to long on for a run.
Sophie Devine lands a crucial blow. Gujarat Giants needed this. You could sense a bit of a shift in momentum after that 12-run over. Marizanne Kapp joins Wolvaardt out in the middle. Ashleigh Gardner is back.
- Jemimah Rodrigues 16 (16)
- Laura Wolvaardt 23 (21)
Sophie Devine to Jemimah Rodrigues, OUT! BOWLED! A big moment in the chase and a timely strike for Gujarat Giants. Devine keeps it full and straight, right in line with the stumps. Rodrigues shuffles across looking for the paddle scoop but misses completely, and the ball crashes into the timber. Devine punches the air in celebration. Delhi Capitals now need 93 off 54 balls, and Gujarat tighten their grip on the contest.
Sophie Devine to Laura Wolvaardt, Shortish and on off, Wolvaardt gets back and hits it down to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Sophie Devine to Laura Wolvaardt, Sliding in around leg, Laura fails to get it away and is beaten.
Sophie Devine to Jemimah Rodrigues, Short and on off, Jemi gets back and cuts it through cover-point for one.
Sophie Devine to Laura Wolvaardt, Angling down the leg side, it's nudged behind square leg for a run.
Sophie Devine to Jemimah Rodrigues, Fuller and on middle, knocked down to long on for a run.
One misfield and that changed the momentum slightly. 12 from the previous over. Sophie Devine is back on.
- Jemimah Rodrigues 14 (13)
- Laura Wolvaardt 21 (18)
Georgia Wareham to Jemimah Rodrigues, Sliding on, full and on middle, Jemimah presses forward and drives it between cover and mid off for a single.
Georgia Wareham to Laura Wolvaardt, Shorter and on middle, Laura tugs it through mid-wicket and crosses over.
Georgia Wareham to Jemimah Rodrigues, A clean pick-up could have spelt trouble for Wolvaardt! Short and on off, Rodrigues cuts it to backward point, where Tanuja Kanwer does not manage to pick it up in one go. A bit of hesitation from Laura but she gets home.
Georgia Wareham to Jemimah Rodrigues, FOUR! Neatly done! Very full from Wareham, on off and middle. Jemimah walks inside the line and gets her hands out in front. She plays the paddle down to deep fine leg for a four.
Georgia Wareham to Laura Wolvaardt, Full and on off, Laura shimmies down the pitch and works it to long off for one.
Georgia Wareham to Laura Wolvaardt, FOUR! Untidy from Sophie Devine. Wareham slides it in, full and on leg, Wolvaardt whips it hard and gets it past mid-wicket. Devine gets around to her left in the deep and gets low to gather the ball but the ball gets past her and goes into the fence. A boundary after 25 balls for DC.
Ashleigh Gardner is ringing in the changes. Removes herself and inserts Georgia Wareham into the attack.
- Laura Wolvaardt 15 (15)
- Jemimah Rodrigues 8 (10)
Tanuja Kanwer to Laura Wolvaardt, Fractionally short, on off, Laura drags it to long on and keeps the strike with a single.
Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, Full and on middle, Jemimah advances and plays it to long off for another single.
Tanuja Kanwer to Laura Wolvaardt, A bit of restlessness creeping in! Loopy ball, on off, Wolvaardt steps out and swings ungainly. Shanks it off the inner half to long on for one.
Tanuja Kanwer to Jemimah Rodrigues, Tanuja offers flight, full and on off, JR eases it to long off and gets to the other end.
Tanuja Kanwer to Laura Wolvaardt, Misfield! Full and on middle, swept straight to square leg. A fumble by Kashvee Gautam allows a single.
Two emphatic wins in Vadodara against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have pulled Delhi back into playoff contention. The victories were built on disciplined bowling and calm chases, restoring balance after the run-heavy phase in Navi Mumbai. Marizanne Kapp has led the charge with the ball, while Shree Charani has emerged as a quiet but effective enforcer in the middle overs.
Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, find themselves at a crossroads. After beginning their campaign with back to back wins, their form dipped sharply with three consecutive losses. A timely victory against UP Warriorz has kept their hopes alive, but consistency remains an issue heading into this crucial clash.
The spotlight will be on Sophie Devine’s role in the batting order. Her explosive innings earlier in the season against DC still lingers in memory, and Gujarat must decide whether to unleash her at the top again or persist with the current structure.
With playoff implications riding on the outcome, Tuesday’s encounter promises a high intensity contest where control, rather than brute force, may prove decisive.
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Venue
BCA Stadium, Vadodara
