Gujarat Giants defeated Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets in the 17th match of Women’s Premier League 2025 played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Delhi Capitals batted first and scored 177/5, but Gujarat Giants won the match by scoring 178/5 in 19.3 overs.
Gujarat won this victory on the basis of the brilliant innings of Harleen Deol (70 runs, 49 balls).
Delhi Capitals’ innings: Meg Lanning’s strong performance came close to a century
For Delhi, captain Meg Lanning (92 runs, 57 balls, 15 fours, 1 six) batted brilliantly and brought the team to a strong position.
She was well supported by Shefali Verma (40 runs, 27 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes).
However, other batsmen could not play big innings and Delhi could only reach 177/5.
Top 5 scorers of Delhi Capitals:
- Meg Lanning – 92 (57 balls, 15 fours, 1 six)
- Shefali Verma – 40 (27 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes)
- Annabel Sutherland – 14 (8 balls, 2 fours)
- Jess Jonassen – 9 (10 balls, 1 four)
- Marizan Kapp – 7* (9 balls, 1 four)
Top 5 bowlers of Gujarat Giants:
- Meghana Singh – 4 overs, 35 runs, 3 wickets
- Deandra Dottin – 4 overs, 37 runs, 2 wickets
- Kashvi Gautam – 3 overs, 32 runs, 0 wickets
- Tanuja Kanwar – 4 overs, 31 runs, 0 wickets
- Priya Mishra – 3 overs, 21 runs, 0 wickets
Gujarat Giants’ innings: Harleen Deol gave a spectacular victory!
Chasing the target of 178 runs, Gujarat Giants had a slow start, Dayalan Hemalatha (1) was out in the very first over.
After this, Harleen Deol (70 runs, 49 balls, 9 fours, 1 six) took charge and kept the team on the path to victory.
Beth Mooney (44 runs, 35 balls) and Deandra Dottin (24 runs, 10 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes) also made important contributions.
In the last over, Kashvi Gautam (9* runs, 3 balls) hit a six to give the team a spectacular victory.
Top 5 scorers of Gujarat Giants:
- Harleen Deol – 70* (49 balls, 9 fours, 1 six)
- Beth Mooney – 44 (35 balls, 6 fours)
- Deandra Dottin – 24 (10 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes)
- Ashley Gardner – 22 (13 balls, 1 four, 2 sixes)
- Kashvi Gautam – 9* (3 balls, 1 six)
Top 5 bowlers of Delhi Capitals:
- Shikha Pandey – 4 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets
- Jess Jonassen – 3.3 overs, 38 runs, 2 wickets
- Minnu Mani – 2 overs, 15 runs, 1 wicket
- Marizanne Kapp – 4 overs, 29 runs, 0 wickets
- Annabel Sutherland – 4 overs, 46 runs, 0 wickets
Gujarat Giants strengthen their playoff claim!
With this win, Gujarat Giants have earned important points and firmly established themselves in the playoff race.
Will Delhi Capitals be able to bounce back in the next match?
Let us know your opinion in the comments and share your thoughts on this exciting match!
WPL 2025 GG vs DC, After Match Statement
Harleen Deol is the Player of the Match, here is what she had to say: After winning the game, it’s very pleasing for a batter. Actually, when I was batting, the ball wasn’t quite coming nicely. For me, the game was much easier as Dottin, Kashvee were all left. They did what they does the best. Like when you are batting with Beth, you have to just run. She closes her eyes and sprints for a run. When you are batting with Ash and Dotti you just have to give single and they will do the rest but when you are batting with Beth, she hits a boundary and rotates the strike which also gives you the opportunity to score a boundary and keep the scoreboard moving. I told Kashvee that Shikha was bowling straight, close your eyes and swing straight and you will hit a six. It’s winning matches for your team, which you keep on dreaming.
Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants captain): Yeah very pleased. Delhi were on for 200 after the powerplay. We did well to peg them back. We gave ourselves the best possible chance and then batted beautifully. Different people stood up today. I was very pleased for Meghna for taking three wickets. Someone like TK and Deandra who takes a lot of wickets. Yeah potentially, I don’t think off spin wasn’t the right match up against those batters. The people bowled well in the death so I wasn’t needed. She has played some different roles and she has played some different roles and adjusted to every role which is heartening to see. She played positive cricket all through which was great to see.
Deandra Dottin (Gujarat Giants): To be honest, I was very confident. Once I stepped out, the pressure was on DC. I knew what they were going to bowl and played accordingly. I played it a bit too early, that’s that. We have given superb performances and the girls are hungry. We are playing good cricket and want to be positive throughout.
Meg Lanning (captain, Delhi Capitals): That’s how the tournament goes, we knew it was going to be a tough game tonight. Credit to Gujarat, they put us under pressure. With the dew coming in, I felt it was getting better to bat on and we were 10-15 short. It was a night to contribute tonight but it was a good effort by us. The effort was there tonight but it was about doing the basics well. We know we have got to play two great games and it is about putting the best foot forward, be it the eliminator or the final. We will sit back and wait
