Divine snatched victory from DelhiImage Credit source: PTI

The momentum of Delhi Capitals, which seemed to be getting back into shape in the Women's Premier League 2026 season, got hit. In this match, one of the most exciting and dramatic matches of WPL 2026, Delhi had to face defeat by just 3 runs in the last over at the hands of Gujarat Giants. Gujarat stopped Delhi from reaching the target due to the amazing performance of star all-rounder Sophie Devine in the last over. Gujarat had scored 174 runs in this match but Delhi could reach only 171 runs.

Divine snatched victory in the last over

Played on Tuesday 27 January at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara WPL 2026 There was tremendous excitement in the 17th match and both the teams were seen in the lead position at different times. In response to the target of 175 runs set by Gujarat, Delhi's top and middle order proved unsuccessful. In front of the bowling of Sophie Devine and spinner Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Delhi lost 6 wickets for 100 runs in 14.3 overs.

Delhi needed 9 runs in the last over and both these batsmen were at the crease. Delhi's victory seemed certain. Divine came to bowl this over and in the next 6 balls he turned the tables. He had given away 4 runs in the first 2 balls of the over including wides. In such a situation, only 5 runs were needed in the last 4 balls but he gave only 1 run in the next 3 balls and took the wicket of Rana. Now 4 runs were needed on the last ball and Nikki was on strike. The Delhi batsman played a shot at long on but was caught out and Gujarat won the match.

Moony-Anushka's powerful batting

Earlier, for Gujarat, opener Beth Mooney and number three batsman Anushka Sharma played strong innings, which laid the foundation for a big score. However, apart from these two, no batsman could make a good contribution in the middle order, due to which the team's chances of reaching a big score started decreasing. But number 9 batsman Tanuja Kanwar scored 21 runs in just 11 balls in the last overs. 18 extra runs including 7 wides from Delhi side also helped Gujarat.

What effect on the points table?

With this victory, Gujarat has 8 points from 7 matches and has reached second place in the points table. His chances of reaching the playoffs have increased. Now he will have to secure his place by defeating Mumbai Indians in his last match. However, despite losing this match, the team can reach the final on the basis of other results also. Whereas Delhi Capitals have 6 points from 7 matches and their hopes have been dealt a blow by falling to the fourth position. In its last match, it will have to defeat UP Warriors by a big margin.