Sophie Devine seals last-over win as Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals by 3 runs in WPL thriller

Gujarat Giants clinched a nail-biting three-run win over Delhi Capitals in a Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 match at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, with the contest going down to the final over. The Giants registered their second win over the Capitals this season, surviving a late surge as the chase tightened ball by ball.

The Times of India reported that experienced all‑rounder Sophie Devine played the decisive role at the death, keeping her composure and closing out the match by successfully defending the final over. In matches that hinge on the last six deliveries, execution under pressure—length control, pace variation and field placement—often becomes the difference, and the Giants were able to hold those margins.

For Delhi Capitals, the defeat underlined how quickly a near-finished chase can swing when wickets fall or boundaries dry up at the end. For Gujarat, the win strengthens momentum in the league phase and reinforces the value of experienced match closers in tight games, particularly in venues where dew and short boundaries can add volatility to late-innings calculations.

With the tournament moving into a stage where net run rate and head-to-head results can matter, such close finishes can carry outsized significance. Gujarat Giants will take confidence from their ability to absorb pressure in the final over, while Delhi Capitals may look to refine end-game batting plans and risk management in similar scenarios.

• Match: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals (WPL 2026)
• Result: Gujarat Giants won by 3 runs
• Key moment: Sophie Devine defended the final over
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara