Gujarat Giants ride Sophie Devine-Ashleigh Gardner brilliantly to 209
After Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and elected to bowl, Gujarat Giants were powered by an impressive batting display, led by Sophie Devine. The veteran opener produced a breathtaking knock of 95 off just 42 deliveries, smashing seven fours and eight sixes to dominate the Delhi attack. Devine set the tone early and maintained the momentum through the middle overs, keeping Gujarat on course for a huge total.
Captain Ashleigh Gardner provided vital support with a flowing 49 off 26 balls, anchoring the innings after the early loss of Beth Mooney. Nifty cameos from Anushka Sharma And Kashvee Gautam helped Gujarat Giants post an imposing 209, although a dramatic collapse saw them eliminated in the final.
Nandini Sharma’s five-for causes a late collapse
The highlight of Delhi Capitals’ bowling effort was an extraordinary spell Nandini Sharmawho finished with sensational figures of 5 for 33. As she bowled the final over, she claimed a memorable hat-trick and removed Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari GayakwadAnd Renuka Thakur on consecutive balls to record the fourth hat-trick in WPL history. She received good support from her Nallapureddy Charaniwho came in with two wickets, but Gujarat’s top-order firepower had already done the damage.
Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt lead the spicy chase in Delhi
Chasing 210 for victory, Delhi Capitals Women responded with an excellent opening stand. Lee played an impressive knock of 86 from 54 balls, hitting 12 fours and three sixes, while Wolvaardt matched her partner blow for blow with a stylish 77 from just 38 deliveries. The duo kept Delhi well ahead of the required pace for most of the innings, putting Gujarat under immense pressure.
Despite the strong platform, Gujarat Giants hit back at crucial intervals. Devine again proved decisive, taking two important wickets, while Rajeshwari claimed two scalps to slow the chase in the middle overs.
Gujarat keeps its nerves in a tense finish
With Delhi needing a handful of runs in the final overs, Gujarat Giants kept their composure. Tight bowling at the death and smart field placements saw Delhi Capitals finish at 205 for 5, falling just four runs short of the target. The narrow win highlighted Gujarat’s resilience under pressure and capped a memorable evening led by Devine’s match-winning all-round performance.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
🚨 SOPHIE DEVINE DEFENDED 6 RUNS IN THE FINAL 🚨
– 2 wins in 2 matches for Gujarat 🤯 pic.twitter.com/k6iFNdg0K0
— Johannes. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2026
SOPHIE DEVINE – THE STAR FOR GUJARAT GIANTS. 🌟
– Sophie Devine defended 6 runs against Delhi Capitals in the 20th Over. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/ED7LdqXs9o
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 11, 2026
BIGGEST INNINGS OF WPL BY SOPHIE DEVINE..!!
– She played a great Knock of 95 Runs in 42 balls. pic.twitter.com/FMad6HSPXz
— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) January 11, 2026
77 runs were needed in 30 balls.
7 runs were needed in 6 balls.
Sensational final win from Sophie Devine for Gujarat Giants. pic.twitter.com/tKVol2rSXY— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) January 11, 2026
95 with the bat and defended 6 of 5 against Wolvaardt and Jemimah
Take a bow Sophie Devine pic.twitter.com/alKKqDAQUw
— cricmawa (@cricmawa) January 11, 2026
when Sophie Devine is busy, cricket automatically becomes absolute cinema pic.twitter.com/TDKc7J2dZP
— s (@_sectumsempra18) January 11, 2026
⚡️AN EXCITING END⚡️
Wow!! What a match we just witnessed #WPL26
Laura Wolvaardt’s epic knock brought Delhi Capitals so close to a stunning win, but they faltered needing just seven points from the final.
Sophie Devine, take a bow!! pic.twitter.com/t3SlG8orpQ
— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine, you are a gem
Defended 7 runs against two set hitters. Conceded only two runs and picked up two wickets from Jemimah Rodrigues and #LauraWolvaardt.
After scoring 95 (42)A performance you will never forget
#TATAWPL #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/o4q0CLIUJw
— najish-fan (@najish88407371) January 11, 2026
SOPHIE DEVINE – THE STAR FOR GUJARAT GIANTS. 🌟
– Sophie Devine defended 6 runs against Delhi Capitals in the 20th Over. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/T7MZGKHbAW
— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine!!#WPL #Dcvsgg
— Bharat (@Bharat55031115) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine, take a bow!
Scores 95 (42) with the bat and then defends 7 runs against two set hitters – conceding only 2 runs🔥
An all-time match-winning performance.
One to never forget 👏#WPL26 pic.twitter.com/fikwLBCQ8b— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine is the Director of AURA UNIVERSITY. This woman was not about to lose her money.
Doesn’t take away from Laura and Lizelle’s crazy punches. And Jemi had a good cameo, but her wicket set things downhill. INSANE. I like WPL
— Harmanpreet Kaur’s future wife 🤞🏳️🌈 (@angsty_artemis) January 11, 2026
7 runs were needed in 6 balls.
Sensational final win from Sophie Devine for Gujarat Giants.#WPL2026 #DCvGG #SophieDevine pic.twitter.com/Dk0vF5AWgw— VIVEK KUMAR (@iamVIVEKKUMAR22) January 11, 2026
Sophie Devine just delivered a masterclass for the Giants! After a scorching 95 off 42 balls, including a single in which she plundered 32 runs. she stepped up when it mattered most. With nerves of steel, she defended just six runs in the final to seal the victory and finished… pic.twitter.com/BYMmUvTNjp
— Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341) January 11, 2026
SEE ALSO: Nandini Sharma scores sensational hat-trick in WPL 2026
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