Gujarat Giants scored 126/9 in 20 overs, where as Delhi Capitals scored 129/3 in 13.1 overs.
So, finally Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.
A dominant display from Delhi Capitals concludes the league stage of WPL 2024 with a resounding seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants, securing a direct entry into the final.
Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, and Shikha Pandey each claim two wickets, limiting the Giants to a mere 126 runs.
The Capitals efficiently chase down the target in just 13.1 overs, propelled by Shafali Verma’s remarkable 37-ball 71, featuring 7 fours and 5 sixes, supported by Jemimah Rodrigues’s unbeaten 38 off 28.
Finishing atop the points table with six wins out of eight matches, the Capitals assert their dominance while the Giants, with only two victories, endure a disappointing campaign.
The Capitals now await the outcome of the Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, scheduled for March 15.
Kapp and Mani dismantle top order
Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt, pivotal figures in the Giants’ batting lineup, falter in the final league game, exposing the vulnerabilities of their middle order.
Marizanne Kapp dismisses both openers during the powerplay, earning the purple cap, while Minnu Mani accounts for the failures of Phoebe Litchfield and Ashleigh Gardner, leaving the Giants reeling at 48/5 by the 11th over.
Giants’ resilience led by Fulmali
Bharati Fulmali’s valiant 42 off 36 balls, supported by Kathryn Bryce, spearheads the Giants’ recovery, as they muster a respectable total of 126.
Fulmali’s partnership with Bryce proves crucial, contributing 68 runs and aiding the Giants in finishing their innings on a positive note.
DC’s commanding start in the chase
Despite a brief setback with the dismissal of Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey, Delhi Capitals assert control over the chase during the powerplay, propelled by Shafali Verma’s aggressive strokeplay and Jemimah Rodrigues’s steady presence.
Verma’s onslaught secures victory
Shafali Verma’s onslaught, particularly against Ashleigh Gardner, propels the Capitals towards victory, with 28 runs coming off Gardner’s two overs.
Verma’s explosive batting, combined with Rodrigues’s contributions, ensures a comfortable win for the Capitals, marking the end of the league stage with a stark contrast in performances between the two teams.
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