In a decisive match of WPL at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday 3rd March, the Delhi Capitals inflicted further agony upon the struggling Gujarat Giants, who find themselves at the bottom of WPL. Led by the formidable Meg Lanning, the Delhi Capitals secured a commanding 25-run victory, propelling themselves to the summit of the points table.
Throughout the match, the Delhi Capitals displayed their dominance, making it increasingly challenging for the winless Gujarat Giants to mount any significant challenge. Despite their best efforts, Gujarat Giants succumbed to their fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament, leaving them without a single point on the board.
The performance of Meg Lanning was particularly noteworthy, as she top-scored with a brilliant 41-ball 55, playing a pivotal role in setting a challenging total for the Gujarat Giants to chase. With this victory, the Delhi Capitals not only consolidated their position at the top of the table but also showcased their prowess as a formidable force in the Women’s Premier League {WPL}. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Giants are left grappling with their winless streak, desperately seeking to turn their fortunes around in the remainder of the tournament.
Delhi Capitals Clinch Victory in Thrilling WPL Encounter
In a thrilling encounter of WPL, Meg Lanning showcased her batting prowess for the Delhi Capitals (DC), opening the innings with a magnificent 41-ball 55, comprising six boundaries and a six. Her remarkable innings lifted the last edition’s runners-up to a competitive total of 163/8. Despite the impressive bowling performance from Gujarat pacer Meghna Singh, who claimed three of the first four wickets, finishing with figures of 4/37, the Gujarat Giants (GG) were left with a challenging target to chase.
Despite an improved bowling effort from GG compared to previous games, their chances were hindered by dropped catches, which pushed them onto the back foot. Despite a valiant effort in the chase, GG was restricted to 138/8. Ashleigh Gardener of Australia offered a glimmer of hope for GG with a brisk 40 off 31 balls, including five boundaries and a six. However, her innings was cut short by left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen, who had her stumped by Taniya Bhatia.
Jonassen, aged 31, played a pivotal role for DC, claiming three crucial wickets with impressive figures of 3/22. Her left-arm spin proved to be a significant asset in the T20 format, further enhancing DC’s dominance. Despite GG’s batters failing to capitalize on opportunities to stage a comeback, left-arm spinner Radha Yadav further dented their hopes by taking 3/20, weaving a web around their batting lineup. Overall, DC’s strong batting performance combined with disciplined bowling proved too formidable for GG to overcome, sealing another victory for the Delhi-based franchise.
Gujarat Giants’ Hopes Dashed as DC’s Bowling Dominance Prevails in WPL Encounter
