Gujarat Giants registered a nail-biting five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. After winning the toss, Gujarat opted to field first, allowing Delhi to set the pace with the bat. Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma provided a strong foundation with an aggressive opening partnership. However, Gujarat’s bowlers made a strong comeback in the middle overs, restricting Delhi to 177/5. In response, Gujarat chased down the target in a tense finish, with Harleen Deol playing a match-winning knock. The game saw momentum shift multiple times, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, Gujarat secured victory with three balls to spare, capping off an unforgettable contest.
Meg Lanning’s blazing 92 sets up competitive total for Delhi Capitals
Delhi started their innings on a fiery note as Lanning and Shafali took charge with an 83-run opening stand. Shafali’s quickfire 40 off 27 balls set the tempo, but her dismissal triggered a collapse. The middle order, including Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues and Annabel Sutherland, failed to make an impact. However, Lanning held her ground, smashing 92 off just 57 balls, including 15 fours and a six. She fell agonizingly short of a century, but her knock ensured Delhi reached a strong total of 177/5 in their 20 overs, leaving Gujarat with a challenging chase.
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Harleen Deol’s grit and Kashvee Gautam’s six seal the victory
Gujarat’s chase was anything but smooth, as they lost wickets at crucial moments. Beth Mooney anchored the innings with a steady 44, while Deandra Dottin’s explosive 24 off 10 balls gave the Giants much-needed momentum. Despite the pressure, Harleen remained composed, crafting an unbeaten 70-run innings that kept Gujarat in the hunt. The equation came down to seven runs off the final over when Kashvee Gautam smashed a crucial six, shifting the balance in Gujarat’s favor. With three balls to spare, Gujarat completed the chase, securing a much-celebrated victory over Delhi.
Here’s how fans reacted:
For a batter who has had strike rate issues right through her T20 career, the switching of gears has been really good from Harleen Deol in the last couple of games
Slow to start but has made up rather well as the innings has gone on#WPL #WPL2025 #GGvDC
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) March 7, 2025
Spectacular innings this by Harleen Deol . Take a bow #WPL2025
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) March 7, 2025
Thank you so much Harleen & Co. Well played @Giant_Cricket #CricketTwitter
— Sachin Sushil Tiwari (@SachinT115) March 7, 2025
Harleen 👏👏
— Krithika (@krithika0808) March 7, 2025
Roller coaster of a game. Harleen played a masterclass here, she has been really good this wpl when she has not opened. And Dottin did Dottin things.
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) March 7, 2025
Probably the best innings Harleen have played. Delivers when her team needed the most. #WPL #WPL2025 #GGvDC
— Nisarg Naik (@Nisargg_14) March 7, 2025
Sensational run chase by the Giants! This after a laborious start first up but some fine batting to ensure the asking rate wasn’t an impossible one. Very good knock from Harleen but that Dottin blitz was monumental #WPL2025
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) March 7, 2025
Brilliant chase from GG!
Should play the Final vs DC and maybe go all the way!#WPL2025
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 7, 2025
Gujarat Giants Stay Alive in the Playoff Race! 🔥
Harleen Deol’s crucial knock guides them to victory! 🏏💪#Cricket #WPL #WPL2025 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/T8SOo4zZUk
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 7, 2025
𝙒𝙒𝙒 — our favourite kind of hat-trick 🧡#GGvDC #TATAWPL2025 #GujaratGiants #BringItOn #Adani pic.twitter.com/En0XfvVRPd
— Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) March 7, 2025
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
