In a Women's Premier League (WPL) thriller on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Gujarat Giants (GG) defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 4 runs, continuing their undefeated streak in WPL 2026. The match, held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, was a high-scoring affair that saw fortunes swing dramatically until the very last ball.
The Gujarat Giants, after being asked to bat first, posted a total of 209. Sophie Devine was the star of the innings, blazing her way to 95 runs off just 42 balls, which included seven fours and eight sixes. She formed a formidable opening partnership of 94 runs with Beth Mooney. Ashleigh Gardner contributed a quickfire 49 off 26 balls to propel the Giants past the 200 mark.
However, the Delhi Capitals fought back with Nandani Sharma claiming her maiden five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick in the final over. Sharma dismissed Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Renuka Singh with consecutive deliveries to restrict GG to 209. Her figures were 5-33 in her four overs. She is only the fourth bowler to claim a hat-trick in WPL history, and the first uncapped player to do so.
Chasing a stiff target, Delhi Capitals started strong, with Lizelle Lee scoring a brilliant 86 off 54 balls, studded with 12 fours and three sixes. She added 41 runs with Shafali Verma and then forged a 90-run partnership with Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a rapid 77 off 38 deliveries. Wolvaardt's innings included crucial boundaries in the death overs, keeping DC in the hunt.
The game went down to the wire, with DC needing just seven runs off the final over. GG captain Sophie Devine took the responsibility of bowling the last over and dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt while conceding only two runs, securing a thrilling victory for her team. Devine's all-round performance earned her the player-of-the-match award.
Despite the loss, Nandani Sharma's performance was one for the record books. The 24-year-old medium pacer from Chandigarh not only took a hat-trick but also became the second Indian player after Deepti Sharma to bag a five-wicket haul in the WPL. Sharma credited her captain Jemimah Rodrigues and teammate Shafali Verma for their guidance.
The Gujarat Giants have now won both of their matches and sit atop the points table. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have suffered their second defeat of the season.
